Security Systems Engineer

RecruitedUK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer to install and maintain security systems across London and the South East. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' experience, strong knowledge of CCTV and intruder alarms, and relevant certifications. This full-time role offers a salary up to £40k plus overtime and includes a package of benefits such as a van and tools.

Benefits

Van

Fuel card

Tools

Uniform

Paid training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the security systems industry.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control.
• Familiarity with major systems such as Paxton, Texecom, and Hikvision.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain security systems across various developments.
• Balance installation, commissioning, and reactive maintenance.
• Work within live residential environments while ensuring quality service.

Skills

CCTV (IP/analogue)

Intruder alarms

Access control

Manual Handling certification

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

Paxton

Texecom

Hikvision

Honeywell

Videx

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading specialist contractor is looking for an experienced Security Systems Engineer to install, service and maintain CCTV, intruder alarm, access control and door entry systems across residential and mixed-use developments in London and the South East. The role involves a balance of installation, commissioning, and reactive maintenance, often within live residential environments.

• Location: Covering London & South East | Office based in West London
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: Up to 40k + overtime, call-out & bonus
• Package: Van, fuel card, tools, uniform & paid training

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the security systems industry.
• Strong knowledge of CCTV (IP/analogue), intruder alarms, and access control.
• Familiarity with major systems (e.g. Paxton, Texecom, Hikvision, Honeywell, Videx).
• ECS/CSCS card (Skilled Worker or above).
• Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height, and Manual Handling certification.
• IPAF/PASMA (advantageous).
• Full UK Driving Licence and Right to Work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback, although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities