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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Installation Assistant

Salary Range
£23,000 - £30,000
£1,917 - £2,500 / mo

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Leicester, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description:

The Installations Assistant position with Tensor is suitable for technically minded people with practical skills in installing equipment such as alarm systems, phone systems, cabling or other wall-mounted equipment.

After the initial training, you will form part of an installation team installing and servicing equipment. This will involve:

  • Installing our HeatingSave building management system in a variety of boiler rooms including the installation of the physical HeatingSave Control units/ monitoring systems, together with cabling work and ducting. Installation of 3G/WiFi/Lan where necessary.
  • Commissioning of systems and customer handover.
  • Planned and reactive maintenance cover for our customer sites, diagnosing faults and making repairs on site.

The role is field based & therefore your time will be spent working away from home staying in hotels although some our work will be more local. You will be expected to be available to travel within the UK although you will be based in the Leicester.

The Company:

Tensor plc is a world-class medium sized company who design and manufacture Smart Card and Biometrc Time & Attendance, Access Control, security and control products. We also manufacture a range of energy management products under the HeatingSave name.We have developed a number of “world firsts” and are recognised as a leader in the field of security and energy management.

The Candidate:

Applications are invited from sharp hardworking individuals with a keen interest to learn and develop their skills in electronic servicing and installations work. A knowledge of computer hardware, electronics or PC’s would be an advantage. Those applying should:

  • Be self-motivated and willing to learn.
  • Have a full driving license.
  • Be competent with basic hand and power tools
  • Be able to mark out, drill & fix equipment to walls
  • Be able to carry out simple mains wiring to equipment
  • Have an interest in electronics and/or computers and practical installations work.
  • Be eligible to get a Basic DBS Certificate Ideally, you will have GCSE’s in some science subjects or higher training/education.

The Reward:

  • Salary between £23,000 and £30,000 per annum depending upon experience, qualifications and ability.
  • Excellent progression opportunities.
  • Vehicle, Phone and Tools provided.

The Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen, hardworking individual. A fantastic to develop your knowledge within a team of experts.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Drylining: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Installation Assistant roles across Tensor's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Enterprise Software & Network Solutions.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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