Security Engineer, Leeds

Gough & Kelly Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime paid at a premium rate

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Company vehicle

Ongoing training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company social events

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider is seeking an experienced Security Engineer based in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing security systems, including CCTV and alarm systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the security sector, a proven track record, and excellent problem-solving skills. Competitive pay, premium overtime, and a range of employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the security sector.
• Proven track record in the security field.
• Essential: Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and repair CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems.
• Ensure high standard repairs and installations.
• Deliver first-class service to clients on-site.
• Work to company/client deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience with installations, commissioning, maintaining, servicing, and repair

Excellent problem-solving ability

Self-motivation to work alone

Experience of front-line customer contact

Computer literate

Tools

Galaxy

Texecom

Paxton

Ccure

Axis

Milestone

Job description

Salary: £15.00 - £18.50 per hour, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Security Engineer looking for your next challenge? At Gough and Kelly, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated engineer to join our growing team, delivering high-quality security solutions to our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical experience in CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems who takes pride in their work and enjoys providing excellent service on-site. In return, we offer a competitive salary, premium overtime, a company vehicle, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position

• Permanent, full-time
• 40 hours per week and overtime available at a premium rate
• To install, commission, service and repair CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems
• To ensure repairs and installations of systems are to a high standard and completed in a timely manner
• To meet with clients and ensure a first-class service delivery when on-site
• To work to company/client deadlines on installations
• To ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Required skills and attributes

• Experience of installations, commissioning, maintaining, servicing, and repair
• Experience of front-line customer contact
• Self-motivation to work alone with a willingness to show initiative
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Must be computer literate as you will be working with IP equipment
• Must be willing to work away from time to time

Required experience

• Engineering experience of 5+ years minimum
• A proven track record in the security sector
• Experience with Galaxy, Texecom and Paxton – essential
• Experience with Ccure, Axis and Milestone – desirable

Required licence or certification

• Driving Licence essential

Benefits

Gough and Kelly value hard work and commitment, and in return, we are committed to giving back to our employees. We have an excellent and ever-growing benefits package to set you on the right path from the day you join us:

• Excellent rate of pay - £15.00 - £18.50ph, depending on experience
• Overtime available, paid at a premium rate
• Holiday entitlement – increasing to 24 days, with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private Healthcare Scheme & Benefits Programme (with length of service)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Ongoing product training
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company social events

Gough and Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.