Security Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment
Durham, DH1 3NG, United Kingdom
Last month
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
21 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Overtime Training & Certification Company Vehicle Long-Term Stability Progression Excellent Company Benefits

Security Engineer


£35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime (OTE £45,000+) + Training & Certification + Company Vehicle + Long-Term Stability + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits


Durham, North East England (Commutable from: Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead, Bishop Auckland)


Are you a Security Engineer with experience on CCTV, Access Control or Intruder Alarm systems, looking to join a growing business offering long-term stability, overtime and further training?


On offer is a great opportunity to join a well-established company working across secure and critical sites, where you will develop your skillset through industry training and gain recognised accreditations.


This company are a trusted specialist within the security and infrastructure sector, supporting major clients across the UK with the installation, service and maintenance of electronic security systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add another Engineer to their North East team.


In this field-based role, you will carry out servicing, maintenance, fault finding and installation work on CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms and Perimeter Detection systems. You will cover a regional patch, working on utility sites, gas / water plants and other secure environments.


This role would suit a Security Engineer with experience in electronic security systems, looking for a long-term role with overtime, training and progression.


The Role:

  • Service, maintenance and installation of CCTV, Access Control and Alarm systems
  • Regional field-based role across secure sites
  • Overtime, training and progression opportunities


The Person:

  • Experience with CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms or similar systems
  • Service or installation background
  • Full UK Driving Licence


Reference Number: BBBH272935

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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