Lock Service Engineer (Locksmith)
At Banham we specialise in providing high-quality locksmith and security solutions to residential & commercial clients. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a experienced Lock Service Engineers to join our professional team.
As a Lock Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of Banham and Non Banham products, including traditional locks, digital/keyless entry systems, door closers, safes, and access control units.
This is an integral role to our business and customers, delivering both an emergency service for physical security products and undertaking small product installations
Who are we?
Banham is a family-owned; family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout the Southeast of England offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head up our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years.
What can you bring to Banham?
Your experience in a similar role will enable to you to:
- Attend customer sites to diagnose and resolve lock and security-related issues
- Install and upgrade locking systems
- Cut and program keys where required
- Perform routine maintenance and security audits
- Provide excellent customer service and security advice
- Proven experience as a locksmith or lock service engineer
- Good knowledge of mechanical and electronic locking systems
- Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
NB - Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check at offer stage.
What will you get in return?
You will be entitled to a competitive salary of £30K PA plus commission (2.5% on upsells potential to earn up to £60K OTE) and a great range of benefits including:
- 33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays)
- Sick Pay that increases with length of service
- Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period
- Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
- Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
- Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)
- Company equipment tailored to your role (Car / Van, laptop, mobile, additional screens)
- Up to 50% off Banham products
- Banham Social Events
- Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
- Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend.
- An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)
- Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.
If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.
Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.
We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.
- Department
- CX & OPS - Lock Operations
- Locations
- Field Based
- Yearly salary
- £26,000 - £60,000
Family Values
The Banham family, employees and our customers are now in their fourth generation. Skills continue to be passed down from senior to junior members of staff, often from the same families, and employees that began as trainee locksmiths are now division leads. Our family values extend throughout our business, and together with our academy and apprenticeships, we continue to invest in the security experts of the future.
About Banham
Banham has been a name that the residents and businesses of London have been able to rely on for their individual security needs since 1926, when William F. Banham invented the first ever automatic door bolt. Since then our reputation has grown throughout London, south east England and beyond. From our patent locks, to our state-of-the-art alarms and stunning front doors, we're the premium one-stop shop for our customers' security needs. We're also still family-owned, into our fourth generation and pride ourselves on our family values which are at the heart of everything we do.
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