Systems Installer & Programmer

Home Automation Systems Installer & Programmer

POWERPLANT home automation ltd  are a premium installer of home automation systems (audio, video, lighting, shading, CCTV and control)   for residential properties. We are  based in Portslade, Brighton and  we work mainly in Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Central and South London. 

We are looking for a full time Systems Installer, to join our friendly team. This position would either suit a junior person willing to learn or a more experienced person with some knowledge of our industry.

This is a very hands-on role installing and programming high quality equipment in our customers homes. If you have a passion for technology, have a good understanding of IT, and are looking to broaden your technical knowledge of Home Automation installations then this role will suit you

We will provide full training, both manufacturer and in house,  for all of the equipment and systems that we install.

The Role

• Installation of Home Automation systems to the highest standards 

  2nd fix install of equipment and configuration

  Programming and commissioning

  Work collaboratively with other members of the install team to achieve deadlines together and of consistent quality.

  Interpret and follow technical and construction drawings

  Carrying out service visits (planned and reactive) to fault-find and undertake repairs· 

  Work cooperatively with POWERPLANT team members and with other trades on site(s) and be adaptable.

  Comply with the company’s Health and Safety policy

  The Person

• Friendly and  personable, with positive approach

  Interested in and comfortable using technology

  Good communication skills; both written and verbal

  Excellent attention to detail

  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively alongside team members

  Proactive, resourceful, and able to use own initiative to solve problems

  Live within 20miles of BN41 or willing to relocate

   Skills & Experience

• Comfortable using hand and power tools

  Full Clean Driving licence

  Good IT knowledge or willingness to learn

  Good cable terminations skills, e.g.crimping of Cat5/6/6A (desirable but not essential)

  Knowledge of industry standard audio, video and lighting systems (desirable but not essential)

   Hours: 

• Full time Monday to Friday.

  Note: Typically, 10-15 working days per month are spent on-site where usual working hours are 6am-6pm including travel 

  Local installation hours are 8.30 - 5.00pm in-line with our normal office hours.

  Occasionally work is required outside of these hours

  Holiday: 

• 28 days (including Bank Holidays)

  Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

  COVID-19 considerations:

We care about our team and our clients, so in addition to the normal PPE requirements when working, we are requiring our team to wear face coverings, and regularly sanitise their hands. We have a full COVID Secure protocol in place also.

Work remotely:

• No