Security Service Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Overtime available

Oncall rota with additional earnings

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and manufacturerand

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is seeking a skilled Security Service Engineer to service and maintain CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems across commercial and residential sites. The role is field-based, full-time, and offers a stable permanent position with a clear progression path.

You will work across multiple sites, perform fault finding, planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with customers, and complete service reports.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience as a Security Service Engineer or Security Systems Engineer.
• Ideally 3+ years in the security industry (desirable).
• Experience in CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of IP CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems.
• Planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
• Working with various security system manufacturers.
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with industry regulations.
• Maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams.
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Self-motivation

Education

IPAF & CSCS/ECS & FIA & City & Guilds desirable

Tools

IP CCTV systems

Access Control systems

Intruder Alarm systems

Manufacturers' systems knowledge

Job description

Security Service Engineer (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms) – Exeter – £38,000–£40,000

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Security Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing security systems company covering Exeter and the surrounding areas. Due to continued expansion, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a stable, long‑term, permanent role with strong earning potential.

This is a full‑time, field‑based position working across commercial and residential sites, servicing and maintaining a wide range of electronic security systems.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £38,000–£40,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• On‑call rota with additional earnings
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Travel time paid
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and manufacturer courses
• Full‑time, permanent position

Role & Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding and repair of IP CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems
• Planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites
• Working with various security system manufacturers
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in line with industry regulations
• Maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately
• Supporting other engineers when required

Skills & Experience Required

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience as a Security Service Engineer or Security Systems Engineer
• Ideally 3+ years' experience in the security industry (desirable, not essential)
• Experience in one or more disciplines: CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms
• Familiarity with a range of manufacturers' systems
• Willingness to undertake additional training
• IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA, City & Guilds (desirable)
• Positive attitude and strong self‑motivation

Keywords

• Security Service Engineer
• Security Engineer
• CCTV Engineer
• IP CCTV
• Access Control Engineer
• Intruder Alarm Engineer
• Security Systems Engineer
• Electronic Security Engineer
• CCTV Maintenance
• Access Control Systems
• Intruder Alarms
• Exeter Security Engineer
• Field Service Engineer Security