Field Installation Engineer

Verisure; Kennington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van (with optional personaluse

Fuel card

Company smartphone

Birthday off

Uncapped commission

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

PerkBox

Job summary

Verisure is seeking a Field Installation Engineer to install, service and maintain security systems at customer locations in Kennington. The role combines technical work with strong customer interaction, requiring problem-solving and the ability to communicate solutions clearly.

No previous security experience is required as full training is provided; candidates should be technically minded and enjoy hands-on work with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• No prior security experience required; full training provided.
• Technically minded with practical problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Reliable and able to work independently at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer premises and recommend security solutions.
• Install and service Verisure alarm systems.
• Demonstrate systems clearly to customers.
• Troubleshoot faults and resolve alarms.
• Manage stock, tools and vehicle to company standards.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.

Skills

Field installation

Customer service

Hands-on technician

Problem solving

Driving license

Job description

Job: Field Installation Engineer

Location: Kennington (must be within this area)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,440 basic (increasing with progression) + uncapped commission (OTE up to £50,000)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday

Saturday: One Saturday on, one Saturday off, with a day in lieu for Saturdays worked

Holiday: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 1 year

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Installation Engineer to join Verisure.

This is a field-based technical role where you'll install, service and maintain security systems while interacting directly with customers. You'll assess customers' properties, recommend appropriate security solutions and identify opportunities for upgrades or additional products to enhance their security setup.

You don't need previous experience in security systems, as full training will be provided. However, we're looking for someone who is technically minded, practical and enjoys solving problems, with the confidence to work independently and communicate effectively with customers.

Success in this role comes from combining strong technical and practical skills with excellent customer service and the ability to recommend the right solutions for each customer's needs.

About Verisure

Verisure is a leading European provider of professionally monitored security systems, protecting over ~6.5 million customers across 17 countries. With over 35 years of experience, we are known for innovation, service excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of customers' properties and recommend tailored security improvements, including upgrades and additional products
• Install, service and maintain Verisure alarm systems with a focus on first-time fix
• Provide expert advice to design systems that meet customer needs and risks
• Deliver clear and engaging system demonstrations to customers
• Troubleshoot faults and resolve technical issues, including repeat false alarms
• Identify and act on opportunities to enhance customer security through additional products and services
• Manage stock, tools and company vehicle in line with company standards
• Deliver consistently high levels of customer service and professionalism

What We're Looking For

• technical and practical mindset, with an interest in understanding how things work and solving problems
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• A proactive approach with good attention to detail
• Comfortable using hand tools and working at height (step ladders)
• Full, clean manual driving licence
• Interest in technology and security systems
• Confident communicating with customers and recommending additional products or upgrades
• Previous experience in a technical, engineering, installation, sales, upselling or customer-facing role is an advantage but not essential
• A willingness to learn and develop technical skills through our training programme

Earnings & Performance

This role includes a performance-based commission structure, with earnings linked to:

• Successfully completing installations and service visits
• Recommending and securing additional products or system upgrades

Benefits

• Company van (with optional personal use)
• Fuel card (business use)
• Company smartphone
• Birthday off
• Uncapped commission structure
• Employee alarm discount
• Referral bonus scheme
• Gym Flex
• Pension plan
• Private healthcare
• Career progression opportunities
• PerkBox (discounts on retail, restaurants and attractions)

Why Join Verisure?

A career with Verisure offers more than just a job. We provide ongoing training, clear progression paths and opportunities to grow within an international business.

Our strong focus on quality and service has built one of the most loyal customer bases in the industry, and our Field Installation Engineers play an important role in delivering that experience directly to our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Verisure is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional Information

• A full DBS check is required (provided by the company if successful)
• Full, clean manual driving licence required
• Full training provided