Maintenance Engineer

Brazen Search; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A security solutions company in the UK is seeking a Security Service Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in electronic security or Fire & Safety. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining security systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering excellent client communication. This role offers a competitive salary up to £42,000, a company vehicle, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Ongoing training

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronic security or Fire & Safety.
• Strong technical knowledge of security systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault-finding on security systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive callouts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

CCTV Systems

Access Control Systems

Intruder Alarm Systems

Problem-solving

Customer Service

Tools

Service management system (CASH)

Job description

Security Service Engineer - Kent & Sussex

Locations: Kent & Sussex
Salary: Up to £42,000 (DOE)
Full-Time | Permanent

Overview

Following a significant utility contract win, we are expanding our field engineering team and are looking for experienced Security Service Engineers to join us. We specialise in protecting critical national infrastructure, delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and support of electronic security systems across the South East. This role is ideal for engineers who have worked in the Fire & Safety industry and are now looking to build on their transferable skills within the security sector.

The Role

As a Security Service Engineer, you will play a key part in the service, maintenance, and repair of electronic security systems, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service-level agreements (SLAs). You will work closely with both our clients and our support team to deliver exceptional service and maintain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault-finding on:
• CCTV Systems (IP & Analogue)
• Access Control Systems
• Intruder Alarm Systems
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive callouts.
• Accurately record work using our service management system (CASH).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Provide clear, professional client communication on-site.
• Support asset data collation and make recommendations for system improvements.
• Participate in the on-call rota (as required).

About You

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in electronic security OR a background in Fire & Safety systems with transferable skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience with IP-based security solutions is highly desirable.
• Solid problem-solving and diagnostic ability.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £42,000 (depending on experience).
• Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, and uniform.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile utilities framework protecting critical assets.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.

If you're a skilled engineer from a Fire & Safety background looking to grow within the security sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation working on some of the UK's most important sites.