Security Installation & Service Engineer

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A well-established, independently owned security systems specialist is expanding its regional engineering team and is now seeking a Security Installation & Service Engineer to support new and existing customer sites.

This Security Installation & Service Engineer role offers a varied mix of new installations, planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs across commercial environments. You will be trusted to work autonomously, diagnose faults efficiently and deliver high standards of workmanship on every visit.

As a Security Installation & Service Engineer, you will be involved in installing and maintaining intruder alarm systems, with occasional cover on servicing activities during holiday or sickness periods. The role suits a proactive engineer who enjoys problem-solving, understands compliance requirements and can complete small associated electrical remedial works when required.

• Installing and maintaining intruder alarm systems to industry standards
• Attending fault-finding and breakdown call-outs as part of a rota
• Carrying out preventative maintenance visits
• Completing accurate job reports and documentation
• Representing the business professionally on customer sites

• Proven experience as a Security Installation & Service Engineer or similar role
• Background in intruder alarm installation and servicing
• Ability to fault-find confidently and work independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Full UK driving licence

• Risco intruder products
• CCTV, Access Control and Fire Alarm systems
• NSI / BAFE environments

• Salary in the region of £35,000–£40,000, dependent on experience
• Overtime and call-out payments on top of basic salary
• Travel time paid as overtime for journeys exceeding 1 hour each way
• Holiday allowance increasing from 20 to 25 days with service
• Full-time, permanent position with long-term stability