Security Engineer

FS Recruitment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with personal use

25 days holiday + bank holidays

£300 standby payment

Call-out rota: 1 in 8 weeks

Job summary

FS Recruitment Services is seeking a Security Engineer to service and fault-find intruder alarm and CCTV systems across London inside the M25. The role focuses on field diagnosis, repairs, and delivering a professional, customer-focused service.

You will work independently, cover sites, complete accurate reports, and enjoy clear progression with a reputable security specialist offering a strong overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer with intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Ability to diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete reports accurately.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and fault-finding intruder alarm systems.
• Servicing and fault-finding CCTV systems.
• Attending client sites across London (inside the M25).
• Diagnosing system faults and carrying out repairs efficiently.
• Completing job reports and documentation accurately.
• Providing a professional, customer-focused service.

Skills

Experience as Security Engineer

Fault-finding intruder alarms & CCTV

Commercial/Residential environment

Communication & customer-facing

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Security Engineer - Intruder Alarms & CCTV

London (Inside the M25)

Salary up to £38,000 + Overtime (OTE £50,000+)

Our client is a well-established and growing security systems specialist seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join their London-based service team, covering sites inside the M25.

This is a service and fault-finding focused role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys working independently, diagnosing issues, and delivering excellent customer service.

The Role

• Servicing and fault-finding intruder alarm systems
• Servicing and fault-finding CCTV systems
• Attending client sites across London (inside the M25 only)
• Diagnosing system faults and carrying out repairs efficiently
• Completing job reports and documentation accurately
• Providing a professional, customer-focused service
• No Call-out rota Monday to Friday £300 standby fee for Friday and Saturday night 1 in 6 weeks

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Security Engineer
• Strong fault-finding ability on intruder alarms and CCTV
• Experience working in commercial and/or residential environments
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 (depending on experience)
• Overtime available - realistic annual earnings £50,000+
• Company van with personal use
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call-out rota: 1 in 8 weeks
• £300 standby payment
• Call-outs Saturday & Sunday only
• Company events and team activities
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Long-term, stable employment with a reputable employer

Who Should Apply

This role would suit a Security Service Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, or CCTV Engineer looking for:

• Strong earning potential
• A manageable London patch
• A supportive company with long-term progression