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Security Systems Engineer

Better Staff RecruitmentFarnborough, Orpington🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise across a wide range of security systems while contributing to essential educational facilities. You'll thrive here if you possess strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service within a supportive team environment. Apply now to join a reputable client and advance your career in security engineering!

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Our client who service and maintain all facilities within schools mainly in South East London are seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer with in-depth knowledge in servicing and maintaining, CCTV, Access Control, intruder alarms, fire alarms and automated gates.

They require a Security Engineer to deliver high-quality maintenance and servicing, ensuring system integrity and compliance.

Youll carry out scheduled servicing, maintenance, and minor remedial work, ensuring all systems perform effectively and meet regulatory standards. Working as part of a team, youll be supported by dedicated service administrators and an electrician.

Full Time Permanent role Location Orpington

Key responsibilities:

  • Deliver planned maintenance and reactive service calls
  • Communicate effectively with Site Managers completing detailed Job Service Reports for every School.
  • Identifying and quoting for remedial works, ordering and collecting materials from our local suppliers
  • Maintain accurate records of service and performance.

Systems Youll Work With:

  • Fire: Gent, Advanced, Protec, and other open protocol systems
  • CCTV: HikVision, Avigilon, Dahua
  • Intruder: Galaxy, Texecom
  • Access Control: Paxton, Honeywell, Gallagher, Salto

Criteria:

  • Experience servicing and maintaining fire, Intruder, and CCTV systems to relevant British Standards.
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Qualifications to be provided on interview
  • Full driving license required
  • Enhanced DBS required, our client will apply on your behalf.

What they offer:

  • Competitive salary with paid overtime.
  • Company vehicle
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • Company uniform provided
  • On-site parking

Please Note:
Due to the high volume of CVs we receive it is not viable for us to respond to individuals. If you have not received a response within 7 days then please kindly assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance


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