Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop your expertise with industry-leading security technologies, while enjoying flexibility and a supportive team environment. You'll thrive here if you're a hands-on technical security engineer eager to contribute to high-quality service delivery across multiple sites. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!
Quick overview
Job description
Technical Security Engineer – London, Berkshire & the Surrounding Areas -£50,000-£55,000
- £50,000–£55,000 basic per annum (depending on experience)
- Ideally you will be located in the Berkshire area which is a good central base for the six dedicated commercial sites you will be looking after for a key client. These sites are based in London and the surrounding areas, including locations just outside the M25
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Fully electric company car provided.
- Pre-loaded debit card for vehicle charging.
- £320 standby payment per on-call week, plus payment for call-outs.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x, depending on when the work is carried out.
- On call rota approx 1 week in 6
- Monday to Friday working hours: 08:00–16:30.
- 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday.
- Optional private healthcare.
- Company pension scheme.
Technical Security Engineer Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Technical Security Engineer to work across six dedicated commercial sites for a key client in London and the surrounding areas, including locations just outside the M25.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with experience in electronic security systems, who enjoys hands on engineering, fault-finding and supporting other engineers in delivering high-quality service.
You will work with a wide range of industry leading security technologies, including Lenel, Gallagher, Genetec, Milestone, AXIS and Avigilon, carrying out installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance across IP CCTV, access control and associated security systems.
Technical Security Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, service and maintain IP CCTV, access control and associated electronic security systems.
- Diagnose and resolve technical faults across a range of security platforms.
- Lead and support multidisciplinary service engineers, providing technical guidance where required.
- Carry out reactive call outs within agreed response times.
- Complete repairs, routine maintenance checks and preventative servicing.
- Investigate false alarms and recurring system activations.
- Provide technical support to clients and colleagues, including telephone support.
- Conduct site surveys, risk assessments and health and safety checks.
- Complete service reports and all relevant technical documentation accurately.
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements, Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and client standards.
- Participate in an out of hours on-call rota, approximately one week in every six.
Technical Security Engineer Skills & Experience Required:
- Proven experience as a Technical Security Engineer or Electronic Security Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience with IP CCTV, access control and associated security systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Lenel, Gallagher, Genetec, Milestone, AXIS and Avigilon.
- Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently while supporting and guiding other engineers.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to complete accurate service reports.
- A sound understanding of health and safety requirements and working practices.
- Flexibility to travel throughout London and the surrounding areas, including locations outside the M25.
- Willingness to participate in the on-call rota.
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