Security Installation & Commissioning Engineer

V7 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Travel time paid

Paid overtime

Ongoing training

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Career progression

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Security Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join our North West team, covering Manchester and surrounding areas. You will install, commission, service, and maintain CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems across a range of sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company van with fuel card, and ongoing training with accreditation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning electronic security systems.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV (IP networking), access control, and intruder alarm systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic security systems.
• Carry out system commissioning and testing to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose and repair faults on existing security systems.
• Produce commissioning documentation and site reports.
• Work from technical drawings, specifications, and site plans.
• Ensure all work complies with current industry standards and health & safety regulations.
• Provide on-site technical support to clients and end users.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and project teams.
• Participate in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs when required.

Skills

CCTV systems

Access control

Intruder alarms

Reading drawings

Fault-finding

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Security Installation & Commissioning Engineer to join our North West team, covering Manchester and surrounding areas. You will install, commission, service, and maintain CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems across a range of sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company van with fuel card, and ongoing training with accreditation opportunities.