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About DB Cargo UK

DB Cargo UK, headquartered in Doncaster, is the leading UK rail freight operator and part of the DB Cargo Group, which generated €5.4 billion in revenue with 30,000 employees across 18 national companies in FY2024. The company provides safe, sustainable, and innovative logistics solutions, connecting supply chains to domestic and European markets.

Serving a diverse customer base, DB Cargo UK operates from over 130 UK locations with c2,000 employees. The business delivers construction materials, finished vehicles, bulk materials, and containerised goods, while also maintaining rail infrastructure and offering services for scheduled passenger operators. Rail freight contributes c£2.5bn to the UK economy each year, delivering £1.65bn in benefits to customers.

Reporting to the COO, The Engineering & Asset Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will sit on DB Cargo UK’s Operational Board. The Engineering & Asset Director will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Asset Management and Maintenance function, overseeing a team of over 800 valued colleagues. The role involves driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and expanding commercial opportunities through third-party maintenance services. A strong focus on safety, innovation, and team development is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies to optimise rail services, with a focus on asset reliability, utilisation, and customer needs.
•  Operational and Financial Management : Hold accountability for the engineering budget, fleet planning, and investment proposals aligned with business and customer demands.
•  Commercial Development : Grow third-party maintenance services and respond to technological advancements to enhance the value proposition.
• Safety and Team Leadership : Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, promote a strong safety culture, and lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team.

This is a role well suited to an inspiring and commercially astute engineering leader with a proven track record in asset and maintenance management within a high availability environment. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of asset management within a closely aligned sector. They will be a resilient and inspirational leader, capable of driving transformation, fostering innovation, and delivering sustainable growth through both internal operations and external commercial opportunities.

The successful candidate is likely to have;

• Leadership Excellence: Proven leadership skills with experience in managing large, diverse teams and creating a high performance culture.
• Safety and Regulatory Knowledge: In depth understanding of rail safety standards (or similar) and regulatory frameworks, including ECM and WTD compliance.
• Extensive Engineering Experience: Demonstrable background in asset and maintenance management, ideally within the rail industry.
• Strategic and Commercial Acumen: Ability to develop and execute business strategies, drive profitability, and identify growth opportunities in 3^rd party maintenance services.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and respond effectively to market and operational challenges.

The base location of this role is relatively flexible, but the successful candidate will live within commuting distance of one of DB Cargo UK’s key locations; Stoke, Toton, Crewe or Doncaster.

In order to attract the best talent in the market, DB Cargo will offer a competitive package which will include an attractive base salary plus car allowance and an excellent bonus with further additional benefits.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:

Colin Roope

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Requisition ID: 56686 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

We are currently recruiting for a multi-skilled or electrically biased  Maintenance Technicians  to the join the Engineering Team at our Portbury production facility in Bristol.  The facility is a dried blending and mixing production facility where we create flavour blends for some of the world's best loved brands, 100's of tonnes of product are precisely measured, mixed and packaged every week.

This is a permanent position, with a 3 or 4 shift pattern – AM/PM/Nights/Days

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:
 

• Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations. 
• Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime.
• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimise the risk to acceptable levels where reasonably practicable.
• Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify.
• Actively seek to undertake PMs on offline machinery where time allows.
• Fully complete PM sheets with all observations, jobs completed and recommendations and file with the Maintenance Planner, whilst always looking at ways of improving to PMs.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering log and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM numbers, all used parts, plant numbers, urgency of required parts, at the end of each shift. 
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

To be successful in this role we are looking for the right behaviours and competencies as well as a proven track in a similar position.  The ideal candidate will ideally have the following:
 

• HNC, City & Guilds or time served apprentice with appropriate electrical engineering qualifications.
• Experience within a similar role ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment, if not food, experience within any manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Electrically or biased, or multi-skilled.  PLC experience highly desirable.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems experience highly desirable
• Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience of SAP highly desirable.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for. 

You'll receive a completive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  You will also be joining a well organised maintenance team with the opportunity to progress and grow your career with global leader in food manufacturing.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us . A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-JP2 
Posting Type: LI 

Requisition ID: 59530 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to the join the Engineering Team at our food crumbing and coating production facility in Gainsborough. The successful candidates will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on assets to maximize plant availability and maintain production.

This is a permanent, full-time position operating on a 4-on, 4-off shift basis .

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Key responsibilities

As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Complying with the health and safety policy and regulations.
• Carrying out risk assessments with the relevant people and put controls in place to minimize the risk to acceptable levels were reasonably practicable.
• Lock off any dangerous machinery immediately/ or repair and notify.
• Resolving breakdowns, carryout PM’s and work on project / improvement works with a view to minimizing production downtime.
• Actively seek to undertake PMs on offline machinery where time allows.
• Fully complete PM sheets with all observations, jobs completed and recommendations and file with the Maintenance Planner, whilst always looking at ways of improving to PMs.
• Actively gain as much information as possible from production personnel regarding the fault on the machine to speed up the fault-finding process.
• Ensure engineering log and computer systems are fully filled in with all relevant information including PM numbers, all used parts, plant numbers, urgency of required parts, at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all communications with external persons are conducted in a professional manner which reflects the company profile.

What do I need to bring to the role?

• HNC, City & Guilds or time-served apprentice with appropriate engineering qualifications
• Experience within a similar role ideally gained within a food manufacturing environment; if not food, experience within any manufacturing environment is highly valued
• Must be multi-skilled with a strong electrical background
• Experience with pneumatics, packaging machinery, and the ability to fault find is essential
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a strong advantage
• Flexible approach with a positive 'can-do' attitude
• Experience of SAP is a plus.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SR1 
Posting Type: LI 

Please note also: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.

Onsite Service Engineer – Security

What you will do

The role of the onsite Service engineer for a high-profile commercial client in Bristol. Provide technical support on CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Access Control systems and Fence Line Detection to deliver service that meets the requirements of the design specification while remaining sensitive to costs and service delivery timescales.

How you will do it

• Review of system design prior to service works and highlighting of any apparent technical, functional or compatibility issues.
• Position will involve supporting and troubleshooting enterprise level security systems. Assisting the client with face-to-face interaction regarding clients’ technical queries and support on their in-house projects.
• Ensure the system is serviced and functions in accordance with all relevant industry standards and comply with customer and company health and safety procedures.
• Commission and configure systems to meet the design specification and customer requirements.
• Provide technical troubleshooting expertise and manufacturer liaison when required.
• Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance and ensuring all relevant documents are passed to the Program Manager.
• Act as the single point of contact to organise on-site activities.

What we look for

• Experience within the Security industry with knowledge of repair and maintenance of large systems.
• Broad general knowledge of CCTV, Access Control and Security systems industry.
• Expert knowledge in mainstream and top-end Access Control, CCTV and Security systems including cameras, locks, door furniture etc.
• Extensive experience and working knowledge of high-end CCure 9000 Access Control, Video Edge CCTV systems, Galaxy Intruder Alarm Panels and Fence Line Detection (PIDS).
• Working knowledge of industry standards, demonstrable knowledge of IP technology and have a logical approach to troubleshooting.
• Had or have previous experience working in a customer-facing environment.

Who we are?

At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.

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Exciting Opportunity: Service Engineer – Security at Johnson Controls!

Join a global market leader in Engineering & Integrated Solutions that is revolutionizing the Fire & Security sector with state-of-the-art technology! Johnson Controls boasts an impressive portfolio of renowned fire & security brands like Tyco, ADT, WOT, Esotec, and more.

At our Vindex brand, we are driven by a passion to make a positive impact on lives worldwide. Together, we provide cutting-edge security solutions that safeguard people and the environment while giving back to our communities. We thrive on solving today’s challenges and continuously ask, “What’s next?”

Step into a role that places you at the forefront of innovative solutions protecting businesses. We are constantly evolving to stay ahead of the competition, and we need forward-thinking individuals who share our mission to create a safer world.

What You Will Do:

As a Service Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in servicing advanced Security Systems, including Intruder Alarms, Access Control and CCTV Systems. You will deliver top-notch customer service while adhering to industry standards, armed with exceptional technical knowledge. We’re seeking proactive engineers who can anticipate and resolve issues before they escalate. This is an incredible opportunity for skilled engineers to join a high-performing team focused on a specific geographic region, offering unparalleled career advancement within a market-leading brand!

How You Will Do It:

• Deliver outstanding Customer Service that exceeds expectations, forging strong relationships with internal and external customers.

• Service devices with care, ensuring a safe and responsible working environment to prevent injuries, property damage, and wasted materials.

• Efficiently manage your time and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Accurately complete Engineer work reports, handover certificates/BSIA Certificates, or checklists as required.

What We Look For:

Essential:

• Experience in the Fire & Security industry

• Valid driving license

• Capability to lift and climb ladders

• Prior experience in a customer-facing role

Preferred:

• Relevant industry qualifications such as 18th edition/NVQ/City and Guilds/BTEC

Why Work for Vindex?

We offer the ultimate platform for career growth at Vindex with an array of opportunities. Along with excellent career progression, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary with exceptional earning potential

• Optional overtime

• Generous callout payments – the best in the industry

• Sales referral incentive scheme

• Pension matching up to 7%

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company vehicle, uniform, PPE, tools, and continuous training provided

• Industry-leading Health & Safety and employee assistance programs

• Newly introduced Engineering career ladder for career progression opportunities

• Average team member tenure of over 20 years

• Become a valued member of our Winning Team

• Staff referral scheme up to £2,000.00

• Rewards & recognition programs

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Role Overview:  To be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with our blue chip customers and the maintenance/servicing of their CCTV and Access Control systems; there may even be some installation/commissioning work occasionally. This role will involve visiting customer sites and requires the successful applicant to be customer-focused at all times. The individual must work as part of a team and interact with colleagues, clients, and other trades professionally, presenting a positive image of the Company. The Security Engineer will report to the Service Delivery Manager and will involve close liaison with the Customer Service Manager. Most importantly, this new team member will want to improve their skills, seek training on new and existing Enterprise solutions, and develop a career.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing all paperwork

• Ensuring customer expectations are met

• Managing workload

• Quality Management

• Achieving company KPIs for attendance in line with the clients' SLA

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Problem solving

• Customer service

• Understanding and meeting guidelines and standards of work expected by JCI / ISSG

• Maintaining a professional appearance and manner to promote the image of the Company

• Setting a good example to colleagues by observing all company rules and regulations

• Completing necessary Company documentation punctually and in accordance with guidelines

• Observing and adhering to company health & safety guidelines

Contacts:

External:  Customers, Suppliers, Contractors
Internal:  Service Delivery Manager, Service Desk, Other internal departments

Qualifications:  FLIR Latitude, CCure and Genetec are not essential but strongly preferred; however, if you have worked on other Enterprise-level systems and can demonstrate the aptitude to learn, we would invest in the necessary training.

Experience:  At least three years’ experience working in a similar role with Enterprise-level systems.

Skills:

• Experience in the Security/CCTV/Access Control sector

• Analytical and Diagnostic Skills

• Planning

• Communication skills, both verbal and written

• Time keeping

• Flexible approach to work and willingness to work extra hours as required, including occasional out-of-hours/weekend call-outs

• Experience with CCure, FLIR Latitude, Genetec, VideoEdge, Victor, Synectics, Lenel an advantage

• Willingness to contribute to the success of the Company

• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service

• Desire to share knowledge in a team environment

• Self-motivated and confident

• Practical and highly adaptable

• Team player, but willing to accept responsibility

• Cooperative and helpful at all times

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Service Engineer – Fire

Johnson Controls – A global Market Leading Engineering & Integrated Solutions company. They are the leader in the Fire & Security sector with their cutting edge technology.

As a business, Johnson Controls owns a portfolio of fire & security brands including: Tyco, ADT, WOT, Esotec & more.

This position is working for our ADT brand. At ADT we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people all over the world. How do we do this? By working together to provide the most advanced security solutions. By protecting people and the environment. By giving back in the communities we live in. By solving today’s challenges while constantly asking “what’s next?”

We are at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions that protect homes and businesses. To keep us ahead of our competitors, we’re constantly evolving. To help us do this we need people who think the same; people with the desire to play their part in making the world a safer place.

What you will do

Our Service Engineers are involved in servicing Fire Alarm Systems. The successful engineers will service Fire Alarm Systems to the relevant industry standards, providing exceptional customer service with industry leading technical knowledge. We are looking for engineers who have the ability to identify and rectify problems before they occur. This is a fantastic opportunity for a time served Engineer to work within a high performing team, focusing on a geographical region. We offer our engineers the opportunity to work for a market leading brand, with incomparable career opportunities.

How you will do it

• Provide excellent Customer Service to exceed the expectations and requirements of both the internal and external customers, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers.
• To Service the appropriate devices, working safely and responsibly to avoid injuries, damage to property, and the loss of unused materials.
• Ensuring your time is managed efficiently and jobs are prioritised correctly.
• Correctly complete Engineer work reports, handover certificates/BSIA Certificates or checklist as appropriate.

• Experience within Fire & Security industry
• Driving license
• Ability to lift and climb ladders
• Had or have previous experience working in a customer facing environment

• Hold current relevant qualifications to the industry i.e. 18th edition/ NVQ/ City and Guilds/BTEC/FIA

• Competitive basic salary with excellent additional earnings potential
• Overtime – averaging 450 hours per year
• Generous callout payments – Best in the industry
• Travel Time – Averaging 3% of basic salary
• Engineering Commission scheme – Averaging 7% of basic salary
• Sales referral incentive scheme
• Pension – we match up to 7%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Vehicle, uniform, all PPE, tools and ongoing training provided
• Industry leading Health & Safety and an employee assistance program
• Career progression opportunities - newly introduced Engineering career ladder 2022
• Our team average 20+ years length of service
• The opportunity to become a valued member of our Winning Team
• Staff referral scheme up to £2,000.00
• Rewards & recognition programmes

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Technical Manager – Fire and Security (ADT)

What you will do

To support the delivery of excellent customer experience through focused technical support to the sales and operational teams. Leading the adoption of best practice across the UK&I business to ensure continuous improvement and the delivery of a quality service to our customers at all times adopting practices that support a zero harm culture.

At Johnson Controls, we are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people all over the world. How do we do this? By working together to provide the most advanced security solutions. By protecting people and the environment. By giving back in the communities we live in. By solving today’s challenges while constantly asking “what’s next?”

At Johnson Controls, security is in our DNA. As the UK’s leading fire and security provider, it’s no surprise we’re at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions that protect homes and businesses. To keep us ahead of our competitors, we’re constantly evolving. And to help us do this we need people who think the same; people with the desire to play their part in making the world a safer place.

Johnson Controls are the name people trust to protect what’s precious to them. We safeguard over 210,000 UK properties and more than 2,000 new customers each month put their faith in us.

How you will do it

• Drive quality and technical competence through collaboration and engagement to deliver operational improvements (efficiency and customer led).

• Lead/ coordinate teams to develop process improvement; work with technical management colleagues / product management on technical bulletins; liaise with Process Excellence on process improvement projects.

• Provide technical support and guidance across all field based staff; identifying common issues, their root cause, resolution and supporting development of mistake proofed solutions.

• Site reviews and site/ technical audits to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and excellence in customer solutions.

• Supporting internal audits, non-conformance follow up and resolution; supporting retention of accreditations (ISO 9001 etc).

• Provide pre-installation support to operational teams with regard to software and front end graphics packages to ensure best/innovative use of the company product portfolio.

• Develop/ maintain nationwide skills matrix by means of regular training/skills assessment with engineers to support operational excellence.

• Assist new and future products to ensure that all training and quality issues are assessed and the appropriate training roll out identified.

• Support apprentice manager in the recruitment, development and assessment of the operational apprentices and assist in the development of a common learning platform.

• Assist in the development of base competencies for sales and operations to comply with regulations, drive operational improvements and improve customer service.

• Liaison with Learning and Development to develop innovative delivery of technical courses to the field operatives.

• Support delivery and maintenance of the Engineer Development Review process to ensure a consistent approach to reviewing the competency levels of all engineers.

• Liaison with the IT department to provide development support in the use of modern software to assist the field operatives in terms of quality and operational.

• Provide input to Marketing and Purchasing as appropriate on product deficiencies experienced in the field.

• Support the management of Zero Harm culture across the business through Quarterly meetings, ensure compliance with audits and appropriate follow ups.

• Provide or support tool box talks, safety training and observations from field audits.

• Support where there are actual incidents, near misses.

What we look for

• Experience in the security industry.

• IOSH Managing Safely required.

• Proven ability to problem solve in an electro technical environment.

• Knowledge of varied types of Intruder, Fire, CCTV, Access Control and EAS Systems, both wired and radio based.

• Experience in the Quality and H&S Auditing of staff. H&S site experience such as SSSTS (CITB) Certification.

• Excellent communication at Senior Management Level and Customer Communication. Ability to take the initiative on decision making and think quickly. Be proactive with new ideas to improve the Quality Management and increase productivity.

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Security Systems Installation Engineer

Within this role you join an experienced team where you will utilise your skills in installing advanced security solutions including CCTV, access control, intruder alarm systems and other security related systems. You would be responsible for installing first and second fix of electronic equipment and associated infrastructure at our client sites.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Working within the Project Delivery engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Manager.
• Installing security systems to a high standard.
• Comply with company procedures and H&S policies.
• Collaborate with customers and project managers during installations.
• Support junior engineers, and run small works autonomously.
• Complete project-related paperwork timely.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Background in technical security systems (CCTV, IDS, PIDS, AACS, Intercoms etc.).
• Experience in cable installation (LV, ELV, data cabling (copper & fibre optic).
• Proficient in first and second fix tasks (e.g., conduit/containment, edge devices fixing, cable termination).
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously.
• IT literate.
• UK driving licence.

Desirable Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years' experience within the technical security industry.
• Background in electrical engineering with relevant qualifications (e.g., City and Guilds, IEE 18th Edition).
• Knowledge of IP networking.
• Experience working with Gallagher, Genetec, C-Cure, Synectics, Axis, Bosch, Honeywell, Texecom, Hanwha.

What We Look For

• Proven experience in security systems installation with relevant qualifications.
• Exceptional communication and customer-centric approach.
• Proactive attitude with reliability and initiative.
• Able to attain SC level minimum, and to maintain the clearance level
• Comfortable with travel and spending time away from home.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work unsupervised in a professional manner.
  
  Join Johnson Controls in delivering innovative security solutions for a safer and smarter world. Apply now!

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