Senior Security Engineer
Role Description & Technical Scope
Senior Security Engineer (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarms) – Essex Only – Up to £50,000
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join a well-established and growing security systems company covering Essex exclusively, with no London work required.
Offering a salary of up to £50,000, alongside overtime, a company vehicle and paid travel time,
this is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking for a stable, long-term position without the daily commute into London.
This role covers Essex only. There are no London sites or
requirements to travel into London.
This is a full-time, field-based position working across commercial and residential sites, servicing and maintaining a wide range of electronic security systems.
Package & Benefits
Salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience
Overtime available to boost earnings
On-call rota with additional earning potential
Company vehicle and fuel card
Paid travel time
Pension scheme
Annual leave entitlement
Ongoing training and manufacturer courses
Full-time, permanent position
Essex-based work exclusively, with no London travel or London sites
Role & Responsibilities
Servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing IP CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial and residential sites throughout Essex
Working with a range of security system manufacturers
Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with relevant industry regulations
Providing technical support and guidance to other engineers where required
Maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams
Completing service reports and documentation accurately
Taking responsibility for resolving technical issues and delivering excellent customer service
Skills & Experience Required
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Strong experience as a Security Engineer, Senior Security Engineer or Security Systems Engineer
Experience in one or more disciplines: CCTV, access control and intruder alarms
Good knowledge of a range of security system manufacturers
Ability to work independently and take ownership of service and maintenance work
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A professional attitude with excellent customer service skills
Relevant qualifications such as IPAF, CSCS/ECS, FIA or City & Guilds are desirable
Willingness to undertake additional training and manufacturer courses
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Security Engineer looking to take the next step into a senior position, this could be an excellent opportunity.
With a salary of up to £50,000, additional overtime earning potential, a company vehicle and paid travel time, this role offers an attractive package while allowing you to work exclusively across Essex, without travelling into London.
If you're looking for a senior security engineering role that keeps you working locally across Essex, submit your CV today to find out more.
Keywords
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 22 Oct 2026
- Location: Chelmsford, Essex
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Engineering
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