Security Engineer

Optima Recruitment
Guildford
3 weeks ago
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Security Engineer to join our client’s growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives both independently and within a team environment.

You will be responsible for the installation and servicing of security systems across a range of residential and commercial sites.

  • Primarily Surrey-based, with some work in London and the Home Counties

  • £38,000 - £42,000 salary (DOE)

  • Full time

    Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Company pension scheme

  • £150 on-call allowance (1 week per month)

  • Performance-based bonuses

  • Career progression opportunity – potential to step up into a Team Leader role

    Job Description:

  • Installation, servicing, and maintenance of Intruder Alarms (primarily TEXECOM)

  • Installation and configuration of CCTV systems (mainly Hikvision)

  • Working with Paxton Access Control Systems (desirable)

  • Support and involvement in AV systems and gate automation (experience or willingness to learn is an advantage)

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs

  • Working independently or as part of a team on various client sites

  • Participating in a shared on-call rota (1 week per month)

    Person Specification:

  • Full UK driving licence required

  • Proven experience in the security systems industry

  • Strong working knowledge of Intruder (TEXECOM) and CCTV (Hikvision) systems

  • Experience with Paxton Access Control is highly desirable

  • Interest or experience in AV and gate automation is a bonus

  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable working on both installations and servicing

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and a genuine team player

    Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

    Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

    By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

    Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

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