Security Systems Engineer

Recruitment Helpline; Lamesley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security provider is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer to conduct inspections, maintenance, and technical advice across various systems. This full-time role offers a competitive salary exceeding £45,000, benefits including a company car, development opportunities, and extensive industry training. Candidates must have a deep knowledge of security systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving licence. Join a reputable team committed to safety and continuous learning in Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

Benefits

Employee discount

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Company car or van

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Development opportunities

Private health care

Ongoing training provided

Qualifications

• Competent in working on intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV.
• Ability to assess potential risks and propose practical solutions.
• Effective communication to relay information to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections on security systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs at customer premises.
• Provide technical advice on security best practices.
• Respond to customer service requests and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Technical knowledge of security systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Full UK driving licence

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Security Systems Engineer to join a well-established company!

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Job Type : Full-Time – Permanent.

Salary : Opportunity to earn in excess of £45,000 (This includes basic and additional supplements - base is determined on experience)

Location : North East & Surrounding Areas.

About The Company :

Join the team and build your career while working locally in Newcastle, with comprehensive training and genuine development opportunities.

Build your security engineering career with a trusted, market-leading company that offers local work, structured training, and over 20 years of industry expertise.

The company stands among the UK’s leading security providers, committed to keeping people and property safe across hundreds of sites every day. Since their beginnings in 2007, they have grown from an independent local business into a trusted partner for a wide range of industries, businesses, and public organisations.

While they take pride in their established reputation, they focus is firmly on the future. Committed to developing their people and driving innovation, ensuring they grow together as your career progresses. As part of a wider network of specialist service providers, the company promotes leadership, personal development, and continuous learning as key foundations of their success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections: inspect security systems across a range of customers from commercial, domestic, industrial and integrated systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs: You’ll be field-based, visiting customer premises across the North East region with a focus on the Newcastle area.
• Provide technical advice: offer guidance to customers on security best practices and help them understand what the company offer.
• Respond to service calls: respond to customer requests for service, troubleshooting issues and resolving problems promptly to maintain customer satisfaction and safety.

Candidate Requirements

• Technical / Industry Knowledge: This role is working on security systems. You will be competent in working on a wide range of systems such as Intruder Alarms, Access Control, and CCTV.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to assess potential risks and propose practical solutions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Effective communication to relay information to various stakeholders, customers, and strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and customer service.
• Adaptability to handle dynamic situations and changing regulations.
• Driving licence: Full current UK driving licence (reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate).

Company Benefits

• Employee discount, company pension, bonus scheme.
• Company car or van – option for private use.
• 20 days of holidays plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with time served).
• Development opportunities – benefit from industry-led training modules, in-house face-to-face courses focused on product knowledge / standards awareness, and manufacturer-led product training sessions. Additionally, take advantage of optional individual development plans designed to support your career advancement and personal growth.
• Private health care for you, parking apps – making your life a little easier, expenses paid weekly, uniform, PPE, laptop, phone, power tools and ongoing training provided, travel time scheme, central benefits platform offering a wide variety of discounts.
• Health and wellbeing resources.

If you feel that you have the relative skills / attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. xsabvtc All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.