At a Glance
- Tasks: Fix and maintain security systems like alarms, CCTV, and access control.
- Company: Join Spy Alarms, a leading fire and security systems provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, company vehicle, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Work in small teams with ongoing training and extra earning potential.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team making a real difference in security.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years experience in security engineering and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Excellent earnings potential + company vehicle
Locations: London / Herts/Brighton/Sussex
About us
Spy Alarms is a leading supplier of fire and security systems to residential customers, SMEs and to the education sector across London and the south‑east. We have an extensive customer base and are continuing our growth journey with a new opportunity to work on faults, breakdowns and small works. Our Engineers enjoy working in small, friendly teams whilst enjoying the benefits of working for a larger company.
Job Purpose
Our Reactive Engineers are responsible for undertaking a range of work on a variety of Intruder Alarms, CCTV and Access Control systems. This can include faults, break downs and small works. We have a requirement for a Reactive Engineer to cover customers in London and Surrey.
Skills and Experience
Due to our impressive growth, we are looking for experienced Security Engineers with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience. You should have the following skills:
- Servicing and fault finding on Intruder alarms primarily Texecom and Pyronix
- Servicing and fault finding on Access control / Door entry systems primarily Paxton Net Two
- Servicing and fault finding on IP & Analogue CCTV (Hikvision) systems with basic networking skills
- Dual Com monitoring and knowledge of other types of communication devices
- Experience in handling breakdowns and small works up to 4 hours duration
- Familiar with all NSI codes of practice
- Knowledge of all current industry standards
About you
You should be an experienced security engineer who enjoys working on faults and problem solving. You should also have great communication skills as well as enthusiasm, self‑motivation and time‑management skills. A full UK manual driving licence is essential. You are likely to live on the North side of London/Herts/Brighton/Sussex to easily cover this territory.
Benefits
- Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
- Pension
- 23 days rising to 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Attendance bonus of 1 day
- Company Sick Pay
- Company Vehicle, uniform, PPE, tools
- Ongoing training provided
- BUPA employee assistance program
- Rewards & recognition programmes
- Company events
- Small, friendly teams
- Extra earnings potential through on call earnings, overtime and commission
Hours and Other details about the job
Our standard hours are 7.75 onsite Monday – Friday starting at 8.30 am. On call rota is between 1 in 5 to 1 in 9 weeks for which very competitive rates are paid. You will be working in a small, friendly team with the support of dedicated Technical Engineers. You should be flexible and able to cover multiple jobs (typically between 1 – 6 per day). NSSA Security Screening is required for this role.
Security Faults / Reactive Engineers – London / Herts/Brighton/Sussex employer: Spy Alarms Ltd
Spy Alarms is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where our Reactive Engineers thrive in small, friendly teams while benefiting from the resources of a larger company. With competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for extra earnings through on-call work and overtime, we are committed to fostering employee growth and well-being in the vibrant locations of London, Herts, Brighton, and Sussex.
