Location:
WLS Ltd, 22 – 36 Paxton place, SE27 9SS

Salary:
Competitive

Job type:
Full-time, permanent

Here at WLS, we supply and install high end fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, PAVA, access control, door entry systems and automated gates, barriers and bollards. We are looking for someone to join as our Gate Manager, an individual who will inspire and lead the gate department.

Job description:

• Project manage the design, fabrication and installation of gates.
• Communicate with both clients and engineers to ensure all parties are happy and informed.
• Perform risk management to reduce potential risks.
• Assisting in gate installations.

Gate Manager requirements:

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills including attention to detail.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and ensure deadlines are met.
• Be able to adapt to the challenges installations may have.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office important but not crucial.
• Ability to complete drawings for proposed installations.

A technical understanding of automated gates and experience working on domestic, retail and commercial based contracts/projects will also be advantageous but not crucial. We are willing to train up the right person, our focus is on leadership qualities.

The position would suit a highly organised individual with strong leadership skills, good customer relations and the ability to manage deadlines, multiple on-going projects and people.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary competitive depending on experience
• 20 days annual leave, rising 1 day per year after 5 years’ service; up to a maximum of 25 days.  Plus, an extra day for your birthday
• Company pension
• Phone allowance
• Laptop
• Company vehicle

The above is by no means exhaustive, you may be required to carry out other duties in line with your skill set as and when the company deem necessary.

Location:
WLS Ltd, 22 – 36 Paxton place, SE27 9SS

Salary:
Competitive

Job type:
Full-time, 8.30am – 5.30pm

WLS Ltd is a Fire & Security installation and maintenance company based in West Dulwich, South London. Our gate division is growing rapidly and we need a first-rate Automated Gate Engineer with a minimum three years’ experience of working on FAAC / CAME / BFT equipment in both installation and service.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant discipline related experience.
• Field-based role, offering considerable independence, requiring strong self-discipline.
• Flexible approach to work, travel and at times unsociable work hours will be required.
• Good interpersonal skills, you will liaise with clients and staff at all levels.
• Must have a strong command of the English language.
• Must be reliable, punctual, diligent and a team player.
• FAAC / CAME / BFT installations and service (min. 3 years’)
• Full, valid UK Driving License.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company uniform, PPE
• 20 Days Holiday, rising 1 day per year after 5 years’ service; up to a maximum of 25 days. Plus, an extra day for your birthday
• Phone allowance
• Training opportunities

The above is by no means exhaustive, you may be required to carry out other duties in line with your skill set as and when the company deem necessary.

WLS Ltd is a Fire & Security installation and maintenance company based in West Dulwich. We are looking for a Fire and Security Systems Estimator with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Electronic Fire/ Security industry.

WLS is in the process of executing a 5-year plan by increasing the number of projects we work on and growing the team, these projects can vary from £10,000 – £3 million. We are looking for the right person to join us on this venture and be a part of the expansion for the future of WLS.

Location: WLS Ltd, 22 – 36 Paxton place, SE27 9SS

Salary: DOE

Job type: Full time, permanent

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Reviewing technical specifications and understanding client’s requirements.
• Researching suitable components/systems and checking for compatibility.
• Completing initial designs based on a technical specification.
• Completing design calculations and presenting technical information.
• Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers for technical data and pricing.
• Populating quotations with technical information and costs.

Essential requirements:

• Understanding of both fire and security technical standards and systems.
• Knowledge of electrical industry, including electrical wiring standards and requirements, preferably with an electrical background.
• Experience with procurement and construction processes and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with customers.
• IT experience, MS Office, Excel and CRM systems.
• Excellent time management.

Ideal but not essential:

• Knowledge of the following fire alarm systems, GENT, Apollo, Advanced, Hochiki, Morley, Kentec.
• Knowledge of the following Security systems; Genetec, Paxton, Gallagher, Verkada, Commend, Comelit, BPT, Axis, Pelco, IDIS, Avigilon, Galaxy, Texecom.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 20 days annual leave, rising 1 day per year after 5 years’ service; up to a maximum of 25 days.  Plus, an extra day for your birthday.
• Company pension.
• Phone allowance.

The above is by no means exhaustive, you may be required to carry out other duties in line with your skill set as and when the company deem necessary.

WLS Ltd is a Fire & Security installation and maintenance company based in West Dulwich. We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident Sales Executive to join our growing sales team.

Location: WLS Ltd, 22 – 36 Paxton place, SE27 9SS

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full time, permanent

Key tasks and responsibilities:

As a fire and security systems consultant you will be responsible for selling electronic fire and security systems to residential, commercial and large construction customers; engaging in the tender process. You will be given new business leads, act as an account manager for existing clients within our database including M&E and Main Contractors, you will also expect to generate your own leads. You should be able to achieve and exceed sales targets, draft quotations following site surveys and work with our in-house estimators. You will be able to maximise sales revenue whilst continually delivering excellent customer service. Ensure optimum cross-selling activity of all related Fire & Security products whilst keeping up to date with relevant legislation. Accurately complete the necessary documentation regarding any spec/design in accordance with the clients’ requirements and codes of practise.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in sales within fire and security industry.
• A good knowledge of electronic systems including Intruder Alarms, CCTV systems, Access Control, Fire Alarms and automated gates.
• Be able to build partnerships with Architects, M and E Contractors and Main Contractors, both by telephone and field sales visits.
• Tender preparation and response, including bid management, negotiate costing etc.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Ideally be from a technical, solution-based sales background.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Highley motivated and target driven.
• Driving licence.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary up to £50k DOE, plus 5% commission on jobs won and quarterly bonus. OTE £95k.
• 20 days annual leave, rising 1 day per year after 5 years’ service; up to a maximum of 25 days.  Plus, an extra day for your birthday.
• Company pension.
• Phone allowance.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.

The above is by no means exhaustive, you may be required to carry out other duties in line with your skill set as and when the company deem necessary.