Security Service Engineer -Manchester

Location: Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £38,000 Basic + Overtime + Call-Out Allowance

• Work with a national security systems integrator serving major commercial property organisations and infrastructure clients

• Earn significantly above basic salary through overtime and call-out opportunities, with regional engineers typically earning around £10,000 additional income

• Receive comprehensive manufacturer training and professional development to advance your technical expertise

• Enjoy autonomy working independently across high-profile commercial sites throughout the region

• Benefit from a company vehicle, paid travel time, and a manageable on-call rota of approximately 1 in 10

Our client, an established national security systems integrator with a strong reputation across the UK, is seeking an experienced Security Service Engineer to join their Manchester-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to work on high-profile commercial installations while developing their career through ongoing manufacturer training and support.

Position Overview

As a Security Service Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the security infrastructure of major commercial properties, office buildings, and high-rise developments across the region. Working independently, you’ll be responsible for ensuring CCTV and Access Control systems operate reliably, resolving technical issues efficiently, and delivering professional service to commercial clients. Your technical expertise will directly contribute to protecting critical infrastructure and maintaining secure environments for businesses throughout Manchester and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service CCTV and Access Control installations across commercial properties

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical faults on electronic security systems

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance visits and respond to reactive service calls

• Support security infrastructure within high-rise commercial buildings and office settings

• Prepare detailed and accurate service reports and technical records

• Organise and manage your own daily service schedule and workload

• Provide professional, client-focused service to commercial customers

• Take part in the regional on-call rota to support emergency callouts

Requirements

• Demonstrable background working as a Security Service Engineer

• Solid understanding of CCTV and Access Control technologies

• Proven ability to service, fault-find, and maintain electronic security installations

• Capability to work autonomously and manage your own service visits

• Strong technical problem-solving and diagnostic abilities

• Effective communication skills and professional client-facing manner

• Valid full UK driving licence

• Willingness to complete manufacturer training programmes (prior knowledge of specific systems is beneficial but full training will be provided)

• Ability to pass necessary security vetting and background verification

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established national security systems integrator with extensive experience serving the commercial security sector across the UK. They work closely with major commercial property organisations, utilities providers, and infrastructure clients, delivering reliable security solutions for high-profile sites. The company is committed to supporting their engineers through ongoing professional development, manufacturer training, and creating pathways for long-term career progression. Their approach empowers engineers to work independently while providing the backing of a supportive, experienced national organisation.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days

• Choice of company car or van provided

• Weekday overtime paid at 1.5x rate until midnight, then double time

• Weekend overtime compensated at up to double time rates

• Call-out rota allowance of £30 per on-call shift

• Travel time paid (excluding first and last 30 minutes of the day)

• Access to manufacturer training programmes to develop your technical skills

• Clear pathways for long-term career development and progression

Alongside this comprehensive package, you’ll work within a professional and supportive environment that values technical expertise and independence. The company invests in your development through structured training, enabling you to build your skills while working across varied commercial sites throughout the region.

How to Apply

Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we’d love to hear from you.