Apprentice Security Engineer

Delta Telecom Sound & Security Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and security solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Service Engineer to maintain security and nurse call installations. Responsibilities include installation, diagnostics, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate has proven experience with security systems and strong troubleshooting skills, with a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and training, all within a friendly workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus occasional overtime

Company van

Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and support

Friendly workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CCTV, access control and nurse call systems.
• Basic understanding of fire alarm systems is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing and preventive maintenance.
• Install, commission and configure CCTV, door-entry, and nurse call equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-outs and system failures.

Skills

Experience with CCTV systems

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

Customer-focused attitude

Clear communication skills

Education

Relevant technical qualifications in electrical, electronic, or security systems

Job description

Overview

As a Service Engineer, your main focus will be planned maintenance of security and nurse call installations, ensuring systems stay fully operational and compliant. You will also:

• Carry out installations on new projects or system upgrades
• Diagnose and resolve system faults, both remotely and on-site
• Provide technical support and advice to clients and colleagues
• Keep accurate and detailed service records and update work orders in our management system

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, testing and preventive maintenance
• Install, commission and configure CCTV, door-entry and nurse call equipment
• Respond promptly to emergency call-outs and system failures
• Collaborate with our office team to schedule service visits and report on job status

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with CCTV, access control and nurse call systems
• Basic understanding of fire alarm systems (desirable, as we are looking to enter the fire alarm industry; training will be provided where necessary)
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Customer-focused attitude with clear communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West and beyond.
• Relevant technical qualifications (electrical, electronic, security systems)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus occasional overtime
• Company van, fuel card and mobile phone
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
• Ongoing training and support
• Friendly, family-oriented workplace culture complete with an office dog