Systems Service Engineer Security & Networks – IP CCTV, Access Control & Network Infrastructure (Field-Based)

Interface Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days holidays

Paid travel time

Company vehicle

Enhanced overtime rates

On-call paid

Sickness pay

Overnight subsistence

Job summary

Interface Recruitment is hiring a Field Systems Service Engineer for Security & Networks, covering IP CCTV, access control and network infrastructure across West Yorkshire.

You’ll install, maintain and fault‑find across structured cabling, IP CCTV and door entry systems, with on-site visits, paid travel time and on‑call rotation.

This field‑based role includes generous benefits and enhanced rates for overtime, with a company vehicle and pension.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with structured cabling, IP CCTV and access control.
• Strong understanding of networked security environments.
• Confident with networking fundamentals: IP addressing, switching and PoE.
• Proven fault-finding in live operational sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel for site work.
• Professional, customer-facing approach and ability to work independently on-site.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, fault‑find and install structured cabling (Cat5e/6, fibre).
• Install and support IP CCTV systems (network cameras, NVR/VMS).
• Install and maintain access control and door entry systems.
• Commission and configure networked security systems (IP addressing, PoE checks).
• Diagnose faults across integrated IP environments (switching, VLANs, cabling).
• Work across diverse customer sites and complete service reports.
• Participate in paid on-call rota and liaise with support teams.

Skills

Structured cabling

IP CCTV

Access control

Networking fundamentals

Fault finding

Customer facing

Driving licence

On-site work

Tools

Axis Communications

Paxton Net2

HPE Aruba/Cisco switching

Job description

Systems Service Engineer Security & Networks – IP CCTV, Access Control & Network Infrastructure (Field-Based)

Network Installation (CCTV / Access Control)

Contact number

0113 2990570

Pension / 20 Days Holidays / Paid Travel Time / FX Vehicle / Enhanced Rates over 40 Hours & Weekends

Additional Benefits

Sickness Pay / Overnight Subsistence and paid / On‑call Paid

Region

West Yorkshire

Travel: paid travel time to and from customer sites

Overtime: enhanced rates for nights / out-of-hours work (Time+Half & Double Time)

On‑call: paid on‑call rota (additional remuneration)

Vehicle: Company vehicle

Kit: Tools, PPE and mobile phone provided

• Nights:Over 4 hours travel - Subsistence and overnight paid

Pension: Company pension scheme

Leave: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + wellness days

The Opportunity

Interface Recruitment is hiring a Field Systems Service Engineer Security & Networkson behalf of a long-established, quality-accredited technology services business delivering structured cabling, IP security and network infrastructure solutions to enterprise customers.

This is a field-based role for an engineer who is confident in live environments—installing, maintaining and fault‑finding across structured cabling, IP CCTV, access control, and networked security platforms.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll cover service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and installation across integrated security and network infrastructure systems.

Key responsibilities

Service, maintain, fault‑find and install structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, fibre)

Install and support IP CCTV systems (network cameras, NVR/VMS components)

Install and maintain access control and door entry systems (readers, controllers, integrations)

Commission and configure networked security systems (device onboarding, IP addressing, PoE checks, connectivity validation)

Diagnose faults across integrated IP environments (switching, PoE, VLANs, endpoints, cabling/fibre faults)

Work across a mix of customer sites (e.g., commercial, public sector, retail, industrial)

Complete service documentation and reports in line with internal quality standards

Liaise with technical support teams to ensure clean handovers and fast resolutions

Participate in a paid on‑call rota (coverage-based)

You’ll operate in modern, networked estates where “security engineering” and “network fundamentals” overlap.

Core technologies you’ll touch

Structured cabling: Cat5e/Cat6, patch panels, containment, termination, testing/certification, fibre basics

IP CCTV: IP cameras, NVR/VMS concepts, bandwidth considerations, remote access principles

Networking fundamentals: IP addressing, switching, PoE, VLANs, fault isolation in live environments

Integrated troubleshooting: multi‑system diagnosis across endpoints, cabling, switching and configuration

Axis Communications (CCTV/audio/access)

Paxton Net2

HPE Aruba / Cisco switching (or similar)

What we’re looking for

Hands‑on experience with structured cabling, IP CCTV, and access control

Strong understanding of networked security environments

Confident with networking fundamentals: IP addressing, switching, PoE

Proven fault‑finding in live operational sites

Full UK driving licence

Professional, customer‑facing approach (you’ll be the “face” on site)

Calm under pressure and comfortable working independently on‑site