Security Engineer (Installation & Maintenance)

Location: South Wales, Bristol, and wider M4/M5

Salary: £35K-£43K

An established electrical and security systems engineering provider is seeking an experienced Installation & Service Engineer to join their specialist security division. Operating across the South Wales, Bristol, and wider M4/M5 corridor, this role will support nationwide projects for high-security and blue-light environments.

Key Responsibilities

Service, maintain, commission, and repair specialist security systems and associated equipment

Deliver high-quality technical work with strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability

Provide technical support and work collaboratively with commissioning, installation, and service teams across new build and upgrade projects

Identify and recommend system improvements and additional services to enhance performance and client solutions

Work on critical security infrastructure for clients where reliability and confidentiality are essential

Requirements

Proven experience in installation and servicing within security systems or similar technical environments

Strong IT literacy, with experience managing or supporting data networks, workstations, and servers

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CSCS)

Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)

Ability to obtain or already hold security vetting (NPPV2 equivalent)

Professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach

Willingness to travel and stay away Monday-Friday when required, with expenses and overnight allowance covered

Desirable

Familiarity with Cathexis video management platforms or similar VMS systems (training provided)

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of experience, plus overtime and paid travel time

Company vehicle and accommodation provided when working away

Opportunity to join an on-call rota (dependent on experience)

Structured training and development programmes

Chance to join a growing business with exciting long-term contracts and career progression

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-priority security infrastructure as part of a skilled and supportive team, with excellent prospects for technical development and long-term career growth. If you are looking to take the next step in your engineering career within a secure and evolving industry, this role provides a strong platform to do so.