Alarm Installation jobs in Ashby-De-La-Zouch

CCTV, Intruder Alarm & Access Control Security System Engineer

Location: Field-based - Midlands, Yorkshire & nationwide when required.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm – Weekend working, when required
Salary: £30,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience

About Smart & Secure Homes Ltd

Smart & Secure Homes Ltd is a growing electronic security and smart technology company based in the centre of the UK. We design, install and maintain smart security systems and automation solutions for residential and commercial customers across the Midlands and Yorkshire.

We are NSI (National Security Inspectorate) accredited and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality installations, excellent customer service and reliable technical support.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced CCTV, Intruder Alarm & Access Control System Engineer to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working with modern security technology and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.

The Role

As a Security Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault-finding of electronic security systems across residential and commercial sites.

The role is predominantly field-based, with the successful candidate travelling to customer sites across the Midlands, Yorkshire and occasionally nationwide.

You will work directly with customers, colleagues and other site teams, ensuring that systems are installed to a high standard and operate reliably and in accordance with relevant NSI standards and codes of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission CCTV, intruder alarm and access control systems
• Service, maintain and fault-find existing security installations
• Diagnose and resolve technical, system and connectivity issues
• Configure security devices and associated network equipment
• Install and maintain IP-based security systems and infrastructure
• Work professionally with customers and site teams
• Complete installation, commissioning and service documentation accurately
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a consistently high standard
• Manage your own workload effectively and prioritise urgent tasks
• Work independently while also contributing positively to the wider team

Systems & Technologies

The successful candidate will have experience working with a range of electronic security technologies, including:

• Ajax intruder alarm systems – wired and wireless
• Hikvision CCTV systems
• Ajax CCTV systems
• Access control systems
• IP CCTV and networking infrastructure
• Network configuration and troubleshooting
• Security device configuration and commissioning

About You

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and technically capable engineer who takes pride in their work and provides an excellent level of customer service.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience installing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining electronic security systems
• Strong knowledge of Hikvision and Ajax systems
• Good understanding of IP CCTV and networking principles, including device addressing, connectivity, configuration and fault-finding
• Experience working to NSI or SSAIB standards and relevant codes of practice
• Ability to diagnose faults and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Experience with electrical services
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• Competent using Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
• Full UK driving licence

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will be:

• Professional, honest and trustworthy
• Reliable and hardworking
• Self-motivated and able to use their own initiative
• Comfortable working independently and managing their own workload
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• A quick and logical problem-solver
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise high-urgency tasks
• Confident communicating with customers, colleagues and people at all levels
• Flexible and willing to travel as required
• Keen to learn and develop their technical skills
• Comfortable working at height and in varying weather conditions

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to undergo BS7858 security screening
• Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements
• Willingness to work nationwide when required
• Flexible approach to working hours when necessary

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£38,000, depending on experience
• Company vehicle, including personal use
• Company laptop
• Training and development opportunities
• An exciting working environment focused on smart security and emerging technology
• 21 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Team-building days and company events
• Monday to Friday working pattern

Why Join Smart & Secure Homes?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, NSI-accredited company working with modern security and smart-home technologies across the Midlands and Yorkshire.

You will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects, develop your technical knowledge and become an important part of a growing team.

If you are an experienced security systems engineer looking for your next opportunity, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Location:

• Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (preferred)

Work Location: On the road