Security Systems Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Swanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Mobile

Laptop

On-call allowance

Job summary

KHR - Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to service, maintain and fault-find on a range of fire and electronic security systems across the Swanley outskirts and surrounding areas. You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

The role offers a competitive £32,000–£45,000 DOE, plus a company van, fuel card, mobile, laptop and on-call allowance. A full UK driving licence and DBS clearance are required, along with excellent fault-finding and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience servicing and maintaining electronic security systems.
• Strong knowledge of Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Fire Alarms.
• A good understanding of IP networking and integrated security systems.
• ECS Card.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on a wide range of fire and electronic security systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption for customers.
• Provide technical support and advice to both customers and internal office staff.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (1 in 4, standby bonus offered), attending emergency call-outs and providing telephone support when required.
• Assist with the ongoing training and development of less experienced engineers where appropriate.
• Identify installation or servicing issues and report any non-conformances in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Accurately complete service documentation and maintain company records using electronic devices.
• Work safely and professionally, complying with industry standards and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Electronic security systems

Intruder alarms

CCTV

Fire alarms

IP networking

Driving licence

Customer service

Fault finding

Job description

Role: Security Systems Engineer

Location: Outskirts of Swanley (Covering London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex & Essex)

Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 DOE + Company Van + Fuel Card + Mobile + Laptop + On-Call Allowance

Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Security Systems Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and fault-find on a wide range of fire and electronic security systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system faults efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption for customers.
• Provide technical support and advice to both customers and internal office staff.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota (1 in 4, standby bonus offered), attending emergency call-outs and providing telephone support when required.
• Assist with the ongoing training and development of less experienced engineers where appropriate.
• Identify installation or servicing issues and report any non-conformances in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Accurately complete service documentation and maintain company records using electronic devices.
• Work safely and professionally, complying with industry standards and health & safety requirements.

Security Systems Engineer Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience servicing and maintaining electronic security systems.
• Strong knowledge of Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Fire Alarms and other similar systems.
• Experience working across a variety of brands.
• A good understanding of IP networking and integrated security systems.
• ECS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to successfully pass DBS and security screening.
• Excellent fault-finding, communication and customer service skills.