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Senior Security Engineer

HP4 Recruitment LtdChelmsford, Essex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Posted
19 hours ago

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms) – Essex Only – Up to £50,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a well-established and growing security systems company covering Essex exclusively, with no London work required.

Offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside overtime, a company vehicle and paid travel time, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking for a stable, long-term position without the daily commute into London.

This role covers Essex only. There are no London sites or requirements to travel into London.

This is a full-time, field-based position working across commercial and residential sites, servicing and maintaining a wide range of electronic security systems.


Package & Benefits
  • Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience

  • Overtime available to boost earnings

  • On-call rota with additional earning potential

  • Company vehicle and fuel card

  • Paid travel time

  • Pension scheme

  • Annual leave entitlement

  • Ongoing training and manufacturer courses

  • Full-time, permanent position

  • Essex-based work exclusively, with no London travel or London sites


Role & Responsibilities
  • Servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing IP CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial and residential sites throughout Essex

  • Working with a range of security system manufacturers

  • Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with relevant industry regulations

  • Providing technical support and guidance to other engineers where required

  • Maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams

  • Completing service reports and documentation accurately

  • Taking responsibility for resolving technical issues and delivering excellent customer service


Skills & Experience Required
  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

  • Strong experience as a Security Engineer, Senior Security Engineer or Security Systems Engineer

  • Experience in one or more disciplines: CCTV, access control and intruder alarms

  • Good knowledge of a range of security system manufacturers

  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of service and maintenance work

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • A professional attitude with excellent customer service skills

  • Relevant qualifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA or City & Guilds are desirable

  • Willingness to undertake additional training and manufacturer courses


Apply Now

If you're an experienced Security Engineer looking to take the next step into a senior position, this could be an excellent opportunity.

With a salary of up to £50,000, additional overtime earning potential, a company vehicle and paid travel time, this role offers an attractive package while allowing you to work exclusively across Essex, without travelling into London.

If you're looking for a senior security engineering role that keeps you working locally across Essex, submit your CV today to find out more.


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