Installation Engineer

TalentHQ Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security systems provider is seeking Installation Engineers to join their team in Dartford. Ideal candidates will be experienced in enterprise security systems, specifically with access control and video surveillance platforms. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £43,000 per annum, a full-time permanent contract, and includes benefits like company vehicle and pension scheme. Traveling across the UK and occasional overtime may be required.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Life Cover

25 days holiday

Company mobile phone and laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in first fix and second fix of enterprise security systems.
• Hands-on experience with access control and video surveillance platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fault-free installations on construction sites.
• Travel across the UK and Europe for installations.
• Work in various environments, including construction and fit-out.

Skills

First and second fix of enterprise security systems

Access control platforms (C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, Gallagher)

Video surveillance platforms (Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, Genetec)

IP networks knowledge

Fault finding and resolution

Education

Engineering degree or industry-specific certification

Job description

Job Title : Installation Engineers

• Location : Dartford, Kent
• Salary : £35,000 - £43,000 per annum +Company Vehicle
• Contract : Permanent, Full-time, Monday -Friday, 37.5 hours per week / Some flexibility maybe required / (Monday-Friday 08 : 00-17 : 00)

Installation Engineers

• Are you highly experienced in first and second fix of enterprise security systems?
• Do you hold an engineering degree or industry-specific certification?
• Do you have experience working with access control platforms, preferably C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, or Gallagher?
• Do you have handson experience with video surveillance platforms, such as Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, or Genetec?
• Do you have strong working knowledge of IP networks and their application within security systems?
• Would you be described as results‑driven and experienced delivering fault‑free installations?
• Does a varied role, including occasional travel across the UK and Europe appeal to you?
• Would you be confident working on construction sites and fit‑out environments?
• Are you interested in working for a highly established organisation who are expanding with an outstanding reputation?

If you answered “yes” to some of the above, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Client

Our client is a highly established organised which specialise in delivering and maintaining integrated security systems for leading companies in the UK and across Europe, Middle East & Africa. They pride themselves on not only meeting our clients’ expectations but strive to exceed them at every opportunity. They are an energetic andcreative team with offices in the City of London and Hertfordshire. They have a clear focus on delivering excellence in high quality installations and maintenance contracts for prestigious clients across many sectors. As they continue to expand at this exciting time of growth they are looking for Installation Engineers to join their field based engineering team.

Job Requirements

• Strong experience in first fix and second fix of enterprise security systems
• Proven hands‑on experience with at least one of the following Access Control platforms : C.Cure, Lenel, Genetec, Gallagher
• Proven handson experience with at least one of the following Video Surveillance platforms : Axis, Bosch, Avigilon, Genetec
• Strong working knowledge of IP networks and their application within security systems
• Competent in fault finding, fault resolution, and delivering fault‑free installations

Working Environment

• Must be willing and able to work on both construction sites and fit‑out environments.
• Experience of working across both large scale and small scale projects.
• Prepared to work primarily in London, with flexibility to around the UK or travel abroad if required.
• Willing to undertake occasional overtime, including weekends (approx. 1 per month) and some evenings when necessary.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• Engineering graduate or industry‑specific certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised, professional, and committed to maintaining the highest standards.
• Determined, proactive, and motivated to deliver on every project.

Benefits & Expenses

• Inclusion in Company Pension Scheme (after 3 months) with 5% employee contribution matched by our client, giving a total of 10% into retirement savings.
• Option to join Company Private Healthcare Scheme (after 3 months).
• Life Cover of 4x annual salary (after two years of continuous employment).
• Business mileage and travel costs fully covered by the company.
• 25 days holiday per annum (excluding Bank Holidays).
• Company mobile phone and laptop provided.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by TalentHQ Ltd, acting as an Employment Agency. Your application will be considered alongside others, and we will contact you within 5 working days if you are shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. By applying for this role, you accept our Privacy Policy which you can find on our website.