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Security Service & Install Engineer

SER LtdBasingstoke, Hampshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£40k - £47k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Security Engineer

Service & Installation | Basingstoke / Reading / Oxford / Slough / Woking / West Berkshire

£40,000 - £47,000 DOE + Overtime + Bonuses + 25 Days Holiday + Company Vehicle

We're looking for an experienced Security Engineer to join a growing and well-established team, covering Basingstoke, Reading, Oxford, Slough, Woking and the wider West Berkshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a strong background in security system installation, servicing, maintenance and small works. You'll work across a varied portfolio of commercial sites and high-profile clients, with a company that invests in its engineers and provides the equipment, training and support needed to progress.

The Role

As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance and small works of electronic security systems across a range of commercial and private client sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Installing, servicing and maintaining CCTV, intruder alarm and access control systems.
  • Carrying out fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs.
  • Completing small works, upgrades, modifications and system expansions.
  • Working with systems including Axis, Hanwha, Galaxy, Texecom and Paxton.
  • Supporting a range of high-profile commercial clients, including business parks, commercial premises and private estates.
  • Completing service documentation and ensuring all works are carried out to a high standard.
  • Managing your own workload and working independently on site, while being supported by an experienced engineering team.
  • Participating in a 1-in-5 call-out rota, with a standby allowance.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Security Engineer.
  • Strong technical experience across CCTV, intruder alarms and/or access control.
  • Solid installation, servicing, maintenance and fault-finding skills.
  • Experience with Axis, Hanwha, Galaxy, Texecom and Paxton would be advantageous.
  • A professional, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • A genuine interest in developing your technical skills and progressing within the security industry.

What's On Offer

  • £40,000 - £47,000 DOE
  • Overtime at T1.5 after 37.5 hours
  • Sales commission
  • Annual Christmas / retention bonus
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Company vehicle with personal use permitted
  • Fuel card / company credit card
  • Laptop and company mobile phone
  • Test equipment and power tools provided
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 1-in-5 call-out rota with standby allowance

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're an experienced Security Engineer looking for a role offering excellent earning potential, a company vehicle, varied commercial work and genuine long-term career development, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Apply today or contact Courtney Gilgunn for more information.

SER-IN


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