Security Installation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools

Uniform

PPE

Job summary

Wilson Alarms is seeking a Security Installation Engineer to cover the West and East Midlands. The role offers a competitive salary with overtime, a company van, fuel card, and PPE.

You will install and commission intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control across domestic and commercial sites, while maintaining high standards of service and compliance. The ideal candidate has 2-3+ years in security installation, knowledge of NSI standards, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of security system installation and commissioning experience.
• Solid working knowledge of NSI standards.
• Strong communication, customer-facing skills, and self-motivation.
• Valid manual UK driving licence.
• Able to pass standard security screening (BS 7858).

Responsibilities

• Install intruder alarms, CCTV, access control across domestic and commercial premises.
• Configure, commission and test installations to spec.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and routine servicing.
• Conduct site surveys and assess customer security needs for design and installation planning.
• Provide customer training and handover on system operation.
• Complete installation records, commissioning certificates, and service reports.
• Maintain health and safety and comply with installation guidelines.
• Represent Wilson Alarms professionally to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Security installation

Commissioning

NSI standards

Communication

Driving licence

BS 7858 screening

Job description

OC 33871

Security Installation Engineer - Mobile Role covering the West and East Midlands

Pay: £33,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

• Competitive basic salary (DOE) plus overtime, commission, and on-call earnings.
• Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform, and PPE.
• 20 days holiday (rising to 25) plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and Bupa Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and technical support.
• Regular company social events.

It is essential for you to have the following skills to be able to Apply:

• 2-3+ years of security system installation and commissioning experience.
• Solid working knowledge of NSI standards.
• Strong communication, customer-facing skills, and self-motivation.
• Valid manual UK driving licence.
• Able to pass standard security screening (BS 7858).

Location -

Leicester, Leicestershire

Job Summary

Our client is a leading, award winning and NSI Gold accredited Fire and Security business who are looking to add a Security Installation Engineer to their established team of professionals, they are also a specialist security solutions provider dedicated to protecting homes and businesses through reliable, tailored security systems. With a strong focus on quality, technical expertise and customer service, the business delivers a range of solutions, including intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and ongoing system maintenance. By combining dependable technology with a professional, customer-focused approach, it helps give customers confidence that their properties, people and assets are protected.

You'll have the opportunity to join a professional, customer-focused team dedicated to delivering reliable security solutions and excellent service. You'll be part of a business where quality workmanship, technical expertise and building lasting customer relationships are valued. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to develop their skills within the security industry. You'll have the chance to make a real difference by helping protect customers, their properties and their businesses, while contributing to the continued success and reputation of the company.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Installation of security systems - Install intruder alarms, CCTV systems, access control and door-entry equipment across domestic and commercial premises.
• System commissioning and testing - Configure, commission and thoroughly test installations to ensure they operate correctly, reliably and in line with the agreed specification.
• Fault-finding and maintenance - Diagnose technical issues, carry out repairs, undertake routine servicing and complete system upgrades where required.
• Site surveys and technical assessments - Assess site layouts, installation requirements and customer security needs to support effective system design and installation planning.
• Customer training and handover - Demonstrate system operation, explain features and controls, and ensure customers understand how to use their security systems.
• Technical documentation - Complete installation records, commissioning certificates, service reports and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Health, safety and compliance - Work in accordance with health and safety requirements, relevant industry standards, company procedures and applicable installation guidelines.
• Customer service and professionalism - Represent Wilson Alarms professionally, communicate effectively with customers and colleagues, and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Travelling to customer sites to install, commission and configure security systems, including intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
• Carrying out site assessments to determine installation requirements and identify the most effective security solutions.
• Installing cabling, detectors, sensors, cameras, control panels and associated equipment.
• Testing and commissioning systems to ensure they operate correctly and meet the required standards.
• Diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and completing routine maintenance on existing installations.
• Programming systems and configuring user settings to meet individual customer requirements.
• Demonstrating system operation to customers and providing guidance on how to use their security equipment.
• Completing job sheets, commissioning records and service reports accurately.
• Liaising with customers, colleagues and other contractors to coordinate work and resolve technical issues.
• Managing tools, equipment and materials to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment while adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Delivering excellent customer service and always representing the business professionally.