Security Systems Engineer

Fortress Alarms UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Training & development

Job summary

Fortress Alarms (UK) Limited is seeking a dedicated Security Systems Engineer to join our engineering team. You will handle installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault finding of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, fire protection and automated gates across a growing client base.

Join a long-established team with NSI Gold certification, a strong service reputation, and structured out-of-hours support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Systems Engineer with fire alarms, CCTV, access control and automated gates.
• Strong technical proficiency across major industry brands and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire, and commission hard wired intruder alarms and CCTV networks.
• Maintain preventative maintenance and rapid fault-finding across client base.
• Represent the company professionally on-site with exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with NSI Gold standards and report thorough installation/maintenance records.
• Participate in scheduled out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Security systems

CCTV

Access control

Fire alarms

Gates & barriers

Job description

Fortress Alarms (UK) Limited is a premier, long-established electronic security provider holding elite NSI (NACOSS) Gold certification. We have protected homes and businesses for over 35 years, designing, installing and maintaining top-tier hardwired security, intruder and fire alarms; CCTV, IT networks, AV and access control systems.

Due to continuous growth, we are seeking a dedicated, meticulous, highly motivated, and customer-focused Security Systems Engineer to join our close-knit, highly regarded engineering team that handles high-standard installations, preventative maintenance and fault finding across both our established and growing client base.Installation & Commissioning: Install, wire, and commission hard wired intruder alarms (both audible and central station monitored), CCTV networks, access control systems, fire protection, and automated gates/barriers.Maintenance & Fault Finding: Provide routine preventative maintenance and rapid reactive service support, troubleshooting system issues efficiently.Customer Relations: Represent the company professionally on-site, providing exceptional customer service in line with our award-winning service reputation.Compliance & Standards: Maintain precise service and installation reports, ensuring all works comply strictly with NSI Gold standards.On-Call Support: Participate in a scheduled emergency out-of-hours call-out rota.

Experience: Proven field experience working as a Security Systems Engineer with working knowledge including fire alarms, CCTV, access control and automated gates.Technical Knowledge: Strong technical proficiency across major industry brands and infrastructure (intruder, CCTV, and Access Control equipment).Licence: A clean, valid UK driving licence is essential for travel to client sites.Attributes: Excellent communication, a clean and tidy workspace ethic, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.Vetting: Must be able to pass a comprehensive security screening check (BS7858 standard) required for NSI Gold certified personnel.

Competitive base salary tailored to your field experience and technical qualifications.Overtime opportunities and structured call-out allowances.Dedicated company service vehicle, fuel card, specialised testing equipment, and company uniform.Continuous professional development and manufacturer-specific equipment training courses.All of our engineers receive full technical support from senior staff whenever required. We are a team that prides itself on offering a stable, supportive, and friendly working environment for all.