Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Position: Security Installation Engineer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job ID: 3612/1</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Bedfordshire (covering Bedford, Herefordshire & Cambridge)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Rate/Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience + Overtime + Call Out</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: Overtime paid, call out rota, travel time paid after first hour each way, 20–25 days holiday (based on service)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Type: Permanent / Full Time</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Fire & Security, Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The below job description outlines the position of: Security Installation Engineer</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Typically, this person will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and occasional servicing of electronic security systems and gate automation across commercial and residential client sites. The role will involve fault finding, preventative maintenance and delivering high-quality installations in line with industry standards.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties and Responsibilities:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Installation of intruder alarms, CCTV systems and gate automation</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out preventative maintenance and servicing of security systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Attending breakdowns and call-outs as part of a rota</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Diagnosing and resolving faults across electronic security systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Completing small associated electrical remedial works where required</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Qualifications and</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proven experience installing and maintaining electronic security systems</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience with intruder alarms, CCTV and/or gate automation</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good communication skills when dealing with clients on site</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 23 Sep 2026
- Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Engineering
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