Security Service Engineer in Reading, Berkshire

Security Service Engineer 

Location: Thames Valley 
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000 per annum + Overtime + Company Vehicle
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Description – Security Service Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Security Service Engineer to join a well-established security systems company covering London and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on the service, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems across commercial and enterprise-level sites.

This position offers structured manufacturer training on high-end, enterprise security systems, including Lenel OnGuard, C•CURE 9000 and Genetec, making it ideal for engineers looking to progress into enterprise CCTV and Access Control environments.

Key Responsibilities – Security Service Engineer

• Service and maintenance of IP CCTV systems

• Fault-finding and repair of Access Control systems

• Service and maintenance of Intruder Alarm systems

• Working on commercial and enterprise security systems

• Field-based service role covering multiple customer sites across London

• Working with a range of security system manufacturers

• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance

• Providing excellent customer service and communication

• Accurate completion of service reports and documentation

Skills & Experience – Security Engineer

• Experience as a Security Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer or Fire & Security Engineer

• Strong background in CCTV, Access Control or Intruder Alarm systems

• Engineers with experience in one discipline encouraged to apply

• Interest in developing skills on enterprise-level security systems (training provided)

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Ability to work independently in a field-based service role

• Desirable certifications: IPAF, CSCS, ECS, FIA, City & Guilds

Salary & Benefits – Security Service Engineer

• £42,000 – £46,000 basic salary (depending on experience)

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• Overtime available

• On-call rota (additional earnings)

• Paid travel time

• Pension scheme

• Annual leave entitlement

• Ongoing manufacturer training

• Clear career progression into enterprise security systems

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