Security & Access Control Engineer

Latcom Plc; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company laptop

Mobile phone/tablet

Company pension

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Job summary

Latcom Plc is seeking a Security & Access Control Engineer to cover the Southend area, with on-site work across Essex and London. The role involves installing and maintaining intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems, plus programming control panels and remote viewing apps. You will operate barriers and door entry systems, service automatic doors, and complete site reports.

A Full UK driving licence and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required. Salary £40,000–£60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Full UK clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain security systems: intruder alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, and access control.
• Program and configure system panels, network integration and remote viewing apps.
• Operate electronic access control systems and physical barriers.
• Service, repair or install automatic, pedestrian or industrial doors.
• Complete digital service reports, asset logs and certification paperwork on site; liaise with clients, contractors and project managers; handle emergency call-outs.

Skills

Analogue CCTV

IP CCTV

Intruder alarms

Access control

Door entry systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Security & Access Control Engineer required to work around the Southend area, however covering on-site/mobile across Essex and London.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Systems:
  • Fit and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, and electronic access control systems.
  • Program and configure system control panels, network integration, and remote viewing apps.
• Barrier & System Operations: Operate electronic access control systems (key fobs, biometric scanners, intercoms) and physical barriers.
• Doors
  • Service, repair, or install automatic, pedestrian, or industrial doors.
• Administration & Compliance:
  • Complete digital service reports, asset logs, and certification paperwork on site.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and project managers, and handle emergency call-outs.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Key Skills Needed

• Analogue and IP CCTV systems
• Intruder alarms
• Access control and door entry systems
• Full UK clean driving licence

Highly Desirable

• Gate Safe Cert, if you do not have you will need to take a day’s course on.

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (on-site)

Training: Training will be provided for the successful applicant

Perks & Equipment: Company van (or car), company laptop, mobile phone/tablet, company pension, fuel card, and uniform provided

Overtime & Rota: Overtime available when required; out-of-hours on-call rota (one week per month with standby pay)

Checks: Full enhanced DBS check required, including BS7858 screening