Field Security Installation Engineer — Training & Progression

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Company mobile phone and laptop

Pension scheme

Manufacturer certified training

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Security Installation Engineer for field-based work across Central London (Zones 1 and 2). The role involves both installation/project tasks and service/maintenance, with an on-call rota after training.

You will install and commission CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems, perform fault finding, and support customer handover. A background in electronic security and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience installing electronic security systems.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.
• Good fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• First and second fix installations.
• Installation and commissioning of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• Security system upgrades, integrations and project delivery.
• System testing, commissioning and handover to customers.
• Planned preventative maintenance visits.
• Fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
• Small works, modifications and upgrades.
• Customer support and technical assistance.

Skills

Electronic security

CCTV systems

Access control

Fault finding

Customer service

Job description

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Security Installation Engineer for field-based work across Central London (Zones 1 and 2). The role involves both installation/project tasks and service/maintenance, with an on-call rota after training.

You will install and commission CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems, perform fault finding, and support customer handover. A background in electronic security and a full UK driving licence are required.