Security Engineer

Windmill Recruitment Ltd · Warrington, North West

Security Engineer at Windmill Recruitment Ltd, based in Warrington, North West, paying £40,000 - £47,000 per annum. This is a temporary role.

Salary
£40,000 - £47,000 per annum
Location
Warrington, North West
Contract
Temporary
Posted
15 hours ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
IT & Software

33% below the typical rate for it & software

Reference 983

About the role

We are looking for a Security Systems Engineer specialising in the temporary security market. Your main focus will be the installation, removal, and maintenance of our bespoke systems: mobile CCTV towers (solar-powered), security PODs, and internal alarm systems primarily using Ajax, Victron, Hikvision, and Dahua hardware.

You’ll need experience with these manufacturers, solid fault-finding skills, confidence dealing with customers, and the ability to design temporary security setups tailored to each job. Expect travel, overnight stays, and the expectation that you’ll fully learn the end-to-end process for each product.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and remove mobile CCTV towers (solar, Victron, Hikvision, Dahua, Ajax), security PODs (Ajax), and internal alarm systems (Ajax).• Diagnose faults and repair or swap hardware as needed, independently.• Design temporary security solutions based on customer requirements and site needs.• Train customers on system use and basic troubleshooting.• Handle all job documentation accurately and on time.• Maintain a professional, solutions-focused attitude with all clients.• Willingness to travel, work away from home, and adapt to changing job sites. 

• Hands-on experience with Ajax, Victron, Hikvision, Dahua (install, maintain, fault-find).• Direct experience with temporary or mobile security systems (not just fixed installs).• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills. Able to work without hand-holding.• Customer-facing confidence; able to explain systems and answer questions clearly.• Full UK driving licence.• ECS Competency Card• Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays.• Able to work solo and as part of a small, tight-knit team.

 

Basic salary up to £45,000

23 days holiday plus bank holidays 

life insurance 

health and wellbeing 

van , fuel card, expenses 

bonus and overtime 

 

many more benefits 

Reference: 983 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Windmill Recruitment Ltd

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