DIO - Security Technicians - Security Services Group

PACE Redundancy Support; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking motivated Security Technicians to join their Scotland Team. This role involves working on sophisticated security projects for UK Defence and Government sites. Candidates will perform maintenance and installation tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers opportunities for professional development and travel, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

25-30 Days Annual Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Equipment and Vehicle

Health, Wellbeing, and Social Benefits

Qualifications

• Security clearance required; successful candidates will undergo vetting.
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points) required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for customers and supervise subcontractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota and conduct system checks.
• Estimate costs and order materials.

Skills

Technical Assistance

Safety Compliance

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems

Job description

DIO - Security Technicians - Security Services Group

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Job Description

Scotland: Tasked from home (HQ at Rosyth), KY11 2XH

The Security Services Group (SSG) is a specialist business unit delivering high-assurance security solutions across the MOD and wider Government Estate. With over 260 highly skilled experts based in the UK, Germany, Cyprus, and Gibraltar, SSG designs, installs, and maintains advanced security systems to protect Defence operations, national security assets, and critical government infrastructure. As the MOD’s strategic technical authority, we provide cutting-edge security solutions, from intruder detection and video surveillance to access control and physical security. To learn more about SSG, visit Security Services Group - GOV.UK

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Role Overview

We are looking for motivated and passionate professionals to join as a Security Technician in the SSG’s Scotland Team based in Rosyth. You will work on technically sophisticated projects protecting UK Defence and Government sites. The role involves working from home and traveling between various sites. A non-liveried company vehicle will be provided for regional work, with optional personal use.

Responsibilities include serving as a point of contact for customers, maintenance and installation, participating in an on-call rota, system checks, estimating costs, ordering materials, providing technical assistance, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring safety and administrative compliance.

Hours and Compensation

37 hours per week, typically 08:00-16:00, with opportunities for overtime and travel. Potential for short-term overseas assignments and support roles in other UK regions. Allowances are provided for travel outside core hours, on-call duties, and out-of-region work.

Candidate Requirements

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points)

Desirable memberships: Engineering Council, Security Institute. Security clearance required; successful candidates will undergo vetting. The role does not sponsor visas.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,670 plus pension contributions
• 25-30 days annual leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Company equipment and vehicle
• Health, wellbeing, and social benefits

Additional Information

Applicants should read the attached candidate information and ensure eligibility regarding nationality and security requirements. The role is part-time, entry-level, and involves working within a government security environment. The department promotes diversity and inclusion and adheres to strict safety and security policies.