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Site Service Engineer

Redline Group LtdSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 14 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career with a dynamic role at a reputable security systems integrator, offering a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical skills in CCTV and access control systems and enjoy problem-solving in diverse, high-security environments. Seize this opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and grow your expertise within a collaborative team.

Quick Overview

Salary
£42k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South East London, London, United Kingdom
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Our client, an established independent security systems integrator, is looking for a Site Service Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business specialising in integrated security and surveillance systems, supporting complex, high-security environments across sectors including transport, critical national infrastructure, finance, public space, and custodial environments.

Key responsibilities of the Site Service Engineer job in Central London:

  • Carry out day-to-day maintenance, fault finding and repair of complex analogue and digital CCTV systems.
  • Maintain and repair multi-site Access Control Systems.
  • Support and maintain perimeter detection systems.
  • Provide maintenance and support for control room systems and associated equipment.
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
  • Respond to reactive faults and daily service requests.
  • Assist with out-of-hours and weekend works when required.
  • Complete service documentation and ensure helpdesk records are accurately updated.
  • Provide a professional, reliable and customer-focused service at all times.
  • Support colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative engineering environment.
  • Maintain a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional travel and overnight stays.

Experience required for the Site Service Engineer job in Central London:

  • Experience working as a CCTV Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, Service Engineer, Access Control Engineer or similar.
  • Experience with enterprise-level security platforms, such as Avigilon / ACC, Bosch BVMS, AXIS Camera Station, Pelco VideoXpert, Hikvision, Hanwha Vision, C*CURE, AMAG Symmetry, Honeywell Pro-Watch, SALTO, Paxton or similar
  • Hands-on experience maintaining and fault-finding CCTV systems.
  • Experience working with Access Control systems.
  • Good knowledge of DVR and NVR systems.
  • Good understanding of IT and IP-based systems and networks.
  • Experience carrying out on-site repairs and reactive fault finding.
  • Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a methodical approach.
  • Good customer-facing and communication skills.
  • Ability to complete technical documentation accurately.
  • Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.
  • Flexible approach to working practices, including out-of-hours and weekend work when required.
  • Ability to obtain the required level of security clearance/vetting.

Benefits include:

  • £42,000 basic salary.
  • £4,000 travel allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life assurance
  • Health and wellbeing programme.
  • Flexible working.
  • Carry-over holidays of up to 5 days.
  • Reward and recognition programme.
  • Long-service rewards.
  • Training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
  • Career development opportunities within a technically advanced security systems environment.

If this Site Service Engineer job in Central London could be of interest, please contact James Thompson via .


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