Security Engineer

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free physiotherapy

GP and Counselling service

Discounts on groceries

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to install, service and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV and access control across customer sites in the West Midlands. The role requires a proactive, independent worker with a full UK driving licence and BS EN/PD compliance.

BS7858 screening is essential, and occasional overnight stays may be required. Salary up to £50K plus standby, overtime and overnight fees, with holidays and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years installing, servicing and maintaining intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
• BS7858 security screening is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Adherence to BS EN/PD standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, commission and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV and access control to BS EN/PD standards.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs.
• Complete small works and system upgrades as required.
• Collaborate with engineering team to meet deadlines and targets.
• Maintain accurate RAMS, reports and compliance records.
• Participate in on-call rota and occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Security installation

Can do attitude

Independent work

Customer service

Tools

Dahua

Texecom

Pyronix

Ajax

Galaxy

Paxton

Job description

Overview

Leading Security Installation organisation seeks an experienced Security Engineer to install, service and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems across customer sites, ensuring full compliance with Company and BS EN/PD standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate extensive experience across security systems, a proactive “can do” attitude and the ability to work independently as well as within a wider engineering team. BS7858 security screening and a full clean UK driving licence are essential. Occasional overnight stays required.

The role covers the West Midlands area.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, commission and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems to current BS EN/PD standards
• Diagnose faults across all security disciplines and carry out effective repairs and corrective actions
• Complete small works, system upgrades and equipment replacements as required
• Work efficiently within the engineering team to ensure project deadlines and targets are achieved
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and compliant with industry regulations and RAMS
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports and compliance records
• Participate in the on-call rota and be available for occasional overnight stays
• Attend company meetings and follow all company procedures
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service and client communication
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner, supporting the wider workforce and contributing to the company's “one team” ethos

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience installing, servicing and maintaining intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems
• Proficiency with the following systems is desirable: CCTV: Dahua, Intruder: Texecom, Pyronix, Ajax and Galaxy, Access Control: Paxton
• “Can do” attitude
• Candidate must be prepared to undergo Security screening to BS7858 standard – Essential
• A full UK driving licence – Essential

Location

West Midlands coverage

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £50K + standby fee, overtime payments and overnight inconvenience fee

Holidays: 27 days + birthday day off + bank holidays

Benefits: Free physiotherapy, GP and Counselling service, discounts on groceries to well‑known retailers. Access to a range of resources to support physical, mental and financial health including life insurance cover

Employment

Contract: Permanent