Security Engineer

4way Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking an experienced Security Engineer in Birmingham. This role focuses on installing and maintaining commercial security systems, including CCTV and access control. You will enjoy benefits like a company van, no overnight stays, and a generous call-out rota. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills, with a full UK driving license. This company offers a supportive culture and long-term career stability.

Benefits

Company van provided

25 days holiday + your birthday off

8 bank holidays

Generous call-out rota fees

Workplace pension scheme

Supportive culture with long-term career stability

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across commercial security systems.
• Skilled with CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control.
• Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training are desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing commercial security systems to industry standards.
• Servicing and maintaining CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Commissioning new systems and ensuring full operational performance.
• Participating in a 1-in-10 call-out rota.
• Fault finding and diagnosing issues on a variety of commercial systems.
• Providing high levels of customer service on client sites.
• Ensuring all work meets industry regulations.

Skills

CCTV installation and maintenance

Intruder alarm expertise

Access control systems

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Security Engineer - Highly Experienced Commercial Security Specialist (Great Perks Included!)

Location: Birmingham & the West Midlands
Salary: £36,000 - £43,000 (Dependent on experience, qualifications & training)
OTE: £45,000 +
Industry: Security

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in commercial security systems. Your work will focus primarily on CCTV, access control, and intruder systems, with fire alarm knowledge considered a bonus—not a requirement. You'll operate across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with no out-of-town stays or hotel work, offering real work-life balance.

Benefits

• Company van provided
• 25 days holiday + your birthday off
• 8 bank holidays
• Generous call‑out rota fees (1 in 10 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme
• No working away or overnight stays
• Salary dependent on experience & qualifications
• Supportive culture with long-term career stability

Responsibilities

• Installing commercial security systems to industry standards
• Servicing and maintaining CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
• Commissioning new systems and ensuring full operational performance
• Participating in a 1-in-10 call‑out rota (paid generously)
• Fault finding and diagnosing issues on a variety of commercial systems
• Providing a high level of customer service on client sites
• Ensuring all work meets industry regulations and internal procedures
• (Bonus) Supporting fire alarm‑related tasks if experienced

Requirements

• Strong technical experience across commercial security systems
• Skilled with CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control
• Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training (desirable)
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently across Birmingham & the West Midlands
• Full UK driving licenceFire alarm knowledge is a bonus, not essential

Why Join?

You’ll enjoy true work‑life balance—a company van, no overnight travel, a fair call‑out rota, and generous benefits. This is a stable, well‑respected company offering excellent earning potential and long‑term development for experienced engineers in the West Midlands.

Apply Now!

If you’re an experienced Security Engineer based in or near Birmingham or the West Midlands, this is your chance to join a respected company offering strong earning potential, stability, and genuine work‑life balance.

Keywords to Support Your Application

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