Security Systems Engineer


  • £45000 + Overtime + Call Out. Company Vehicle and More
  • UK & Ireland
  • Posted: 29/09/2025
  • Permanent
  • Job Ref: 159102544

Job Details

The Role

The primary purpose of this position is to diligently undertake all installation, service maintenance repairs and planned preventative maintenance activities within a geographical area.

Job profile
This role is for a person with a blend of abilities including strong technical skills but also an individual with high customer focus abilities with an aptitude for self-discipline, loyalty and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities

  • Service Calls, problem solving and delivering closure on integrated security system defects.
  • Undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activity on existing systems.
  • Installing small changes additions to existing systems.
  • Undertaking surveys and assisting in the preparation of pricing for works required to customer sites.
  • Preparing feedback and regularly communicating progress to the service administrator.
  • Assisting the project teams installing, commissioning and completion of projects and checking as built documentation.
  • Assisting the PM with effective customer communications during the lifetime of the project.

Professional Experience:
The candidate will require a working knowledge of the following systems:
  • Access Control: A working knowledge of Gallagher access control is ideal but other systems are acceptable.
  • CCTV: A working knowledge of both IP and Analogue CCTV systems including the use of network video recorders. Knowledge of Avigilon is advantagous.
  • Integrated Systems: Experience with major integrated IP based Access Control/CCTV/Intruder systems/Perimeter detection systems that are fully integrated.
  • Intruder Alarms: Basic competency on setting up and problem solving on intruder systems.
  • Intercoms: Basic competency on setting up and problem solving on Intercom systems.
  • Service: The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of service/small works in the security industry with at least 5 years’ experience.
  • Experience of working on these systems across WAN environments is important.

Personal Skills:
  • Strong team member, collaborator and self-starter.
  • To be self-motivated and driven.
  • To have the ability to plan and monitor work to tight time scales and deadlines.
  • Work under pressure across multiple projects.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports.
  • Ability to work creatively and innovatively dealing with core issues with customers.
  • Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers.
  • Ability to understand and disseminate specifications and technical drawings.
  • Have a good eye for detail.
  • To be able to display initiative and to have strong attention to detail.
  • To have good organisational and time management skills.
  • To have good presentation and customer facing skills.
  • To be computer literate and proficient in all core Microsoft Office packages.
  • Be able to work alone or as part of a large team.
If you are interested please contact Reiss Gordon on 02086263110 or rgordon@ssr-personnel.com


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