CCTV & Access Control Engineer

2CL Communications Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security communications provider in Eastleigh is seeking a CCTV & Access Control Engineer to design, install, and maintain state-of-the-art security systems. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of hands-on experience with IP-based security solutions and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality installations. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a focus on collaboration and continuous learning within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Group Death-In-Service Scheme

Company Pension

Car

Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in security system installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with cloud-based security platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, repair, fault-find and maintain IP CCTV, access control & intruder alarm systems.
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and method statements.
• Provide fault diagnostics, rectification testing and rectify any faults found.

Skills

Security system installation and maintenance

Video surveillance platforms (Avigilon, Axis, Milestone)

Access control systems (Paxton, Alta Access, Suprema)

IP networking, switches, and PoE infrastructure

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Full UK driving licence

DBS (Desirable)

IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (Desirable qualifications)

Job description

CCTV & Access Control Engineer

2CL is a UK leader in communication and security technologies. With over 50 years of experience delivering specialist systems to public sector organisations, commercial facilities, and major events. We design, supply, install, and support integrated systems tailored to each client's needs.

We’re trusted by some of the UK’s most high-profile venues and organisations. Our clients include Glastonbury Festival, the Royal Albert Hall, ACC Liverpool, the Imperial War Museum, British Library, Aston Villa and Southampton Football Clubs, Exxon Mobil, and UBS Bank.

We partner with world-class suppliers such as Hytera, Icom, Caltta, and Motorola to deliver a full range of technologies including two-way radios, body‑worn cameras, CCTV, access control, and public address systems.

Our people are our greatest strength. From sales to support, our teams deliver exceptional service – from system design and coverage surveys to radio frequency management and on‑site technical support.

At 2CL, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team, with the opportunity to work on high‑profile projects and develop your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Role

The CCTV & Access Control Engineer is a key role within the Service Department, being part of the team that designs, installs, supports and maintains our security and communication technology solutions to our client base. We are seeking a skilled and motivated CCTV & Access Control Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining electronic and IP‑based security systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a growing technical expertise and a strong desire to continuously learn and develop their skills across the range of solutions we offer. These include leading video surveillance platforms such as Avigilon, Axis, and Milestone, as well as access control systems like Paxton and Alta Access (Openpath) and Suprema.

This role requires a commitment to delivering high‑quality, reliable security installations within commercial, enterprise and event space environments. It will also need to work with our Sales Team, and other engineers, to assist our clients progress to fully integrated security and communication ecosystems, leveraging global best practice technologies across radio, body‑worn, digital video surveillance, PA/VA and crowd intelligence solutions.

Responsibilities

• Working with clients, strategic partners, suppliers and team members to install, service, repair, fault‑find and maintain IP CCTV, access control & intruder alarm systems
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) provided by the project manager
• Ability and desire to work with multiple suppliers to deliver best practice solutions to our clients
• Ability to provide fault diagnostics, rectification testing and to rectify any faults found
• Completing works on time, to standard at HQ, and on site across the UK
• Excellent time management skills and interpersonal skill sets to work seamlessly with clients and team members
• Desire to learn and undergo continual professional development

Skills

• Expertise in security system installation and maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of but not limited to: video surveillance platforms (Avigilon, Axis, Milestone); access control systems (Paxton, Alta Access (Openpath), Suprema)
• Understanding of IP networking, switches, and PoE infrastructure
• Desirable qualifications include: IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA and/or City & Guilds
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with cloud‑based security platforms is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• Manual handling will be required for moving equipment
• Ability to work with other engineers, to deliver integrated solutions across our portfolio of suppliers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in security system installation and maintenance essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Out‑of‑hours working across events, which is offset by time in lieu and overtime
• Travel throughout the UK as required
• DBS will be ideal, this will be a requirement for the job

Details and Benefits

Reports to: CCTV Management Team

Term: Full‑Time

Probation: 6 months from start date

Salary: £ Negotiable dependant on experience & qualifications

Extras: Group Death‑In‑Service Scheme; Company Pension, Car, Fuel Card

Location: Head Office (Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU)

Leave: 23 days p.a. plus statutory bank holidays

Start Date: ASAP

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