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Security Service Engineer – CCTV & Intruder Alarms
Location: Southampton / Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,000 Basic + Overtime + Call-Out Allowance
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Join an expanding Fire & Security Systems Integrator serving critical infrastructure across the UK
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Earn competitive overtime at enhanced rates (1.5x and double time) plus call-out allowance
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Benefit from manufacturer training and clear career progression opportunities
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Enjoy autonomy managing your own regional workload and service schedule
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Receive a company vehicle and paid travel time
Our client, an established Fire & Security Systems Integrator, is seeking an experienced Security Service Engineer to join their growing team. Specialising in solutions for critical infrastructure organisations, they’re looking for a skilled professional to maintain and service security systems across the Southampton and Portsmouth regions. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a company that invests in its people and values technical excellence.
Position Overview
As a Security Service Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the security and operational integrity of critical infrastructure sites. Working independently across the region, you’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining CCTV and intruder alarm systems at facilities where reliability and security are paramount. Your technical expertise will ensure these essential systems remain fully operational, protecting vital infrastructure and supporting the communities they serve.
Responsibilities
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Conduct servicing and maintenance on CCTV and intruder alarm systems across critical infrastructure sites
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Diagnose technical issues and implement effective repair solutions
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Complete planned preventative maintenance visits and respond to reactive service calls
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Organise and manage your daily workload independently across the region
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Follow site-specific health and safety protocols and lone-working procedures
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Maintain detailed and accurate service documentation and reports
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Participate in the regional on-call rota (approximately one week in five)
Requirements
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Proven background working as a Security Service Engineer
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Strong technical understanding of CCTV and intruder alarm systems (Hanwha and Galaxy experience advantageous)
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Demonstrated ability to service, maintain and troubleshoot electronic security equipment
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Capability to work autonomously and manage a regional service schedule
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Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities
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Valid full UK driving licence
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Comfortable working on remote infrastructure sites following strict safety procedures
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Ability to obtain DBS and subsequent CTC security clearance
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established and growing Fire & Security Systems Integrator with a strong reputation across the UK security sector. Specialising in delivering solutions to critical infrastructure organisations, they have built their success on technical expertise, reliability and exceptional service standards. The company is committed to investing in its workforce, fostering long-term career development and maintaining the highest safety standards. With ongoing expansion plans, they offer a supportive environment where engineers have the autonomy to manage their work while receiving continuous technical training and professional development opportunities.
Benefits
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Annual salary up to £42,000 with enhanced overtime payments (1.5x and double time)
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Call-out allowance of £30 per on-call shift or £270 per full on-call week
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Company car or van provided
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Travel time paid (excluding first and last 30 minutes)
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25 days annual leave
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Manufacturer training and professional development opportunities
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Clear career progression pathways
Alongside this comprehensive benefits package, you’ll join a growing organisation that values technical expertise and invests in its people. You’ll work with autonomy across your region while being supported by a team committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement in a sector where your work genuinely matters.
How to Apply
Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we’d love to hear from you.
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