Security Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security services is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join their team in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will handle the installation and servicing of intruder alarms and CCTV systems in various domestic and commercial settings. This role includes competitive benefits such as a company vehicle, ongoing training, and a clear pathway for career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company laptop and mobile phone

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Profit-sharing scheme

3% pension contribution

Christmas bonus

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience with installation and servicing of security systems.
• Solid understanding of intruder alarms and CCTV technologies.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain intruder alarms and CCTV systems across various property types.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance.
• Participate in a call-out rota (1 in 3 weeks).

Skills

Installation of security systems

Servicing of CCTV systems

Customer service

Fault diagnosis

Proactive problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Intruder alarm systems

CCTV technologies

Pyronix

Scantronic

Galaxy

Texecom

Hikvision

Paxton

Job description

Job Title: Security Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + OTE
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Security Engineer with a strong background in intruder alarm and CCTV systems. This role covers both installation and servicing work across a range of domestic and commercial properties, including offices, factories, and homes.

The successful candidate will work with a variety of systems including Pyronix, Scantronic, Galaxy, Texecom, Hikvision, and Paxton, providing top-quality service and technical support to clients throughout the Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain intruder alarms and CCTV systems across various property types
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective maintenance
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships
• Work independently or collaboratively with other engineers
• Participate in a 1-in-3 week call-out rota
• Travel throughout the Midlands region

Experience:

• Proven experience with security system installation and servicing
• Solid understanding of intruder alarms and CCTV technologies
• Confident communicator with a proactive and problem-solving approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and participate in out-of-hours support when required

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
• Company vehicle (with personal use permitted within reasonable limits)
• Fuel card
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Overtime available
• Call-out rota: 1 in 3 weeks
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas bonus
• Profit-sharing scheme
• 3% pension contribution
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development (Skills for Security)
• Clear pathway for career progression

Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your fire and security career, apply now or get in contact with Courtney Gilgunn.

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