Safety & Security Engineer - Reading

Job Title: Safety & Security EngineerLocation: London (field-based)Salary: Up to £42,000Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety & Security Engineer to join their enterprise security systems team, delivering cutting-edge solutions to a diverse range of high-profile clients across London. Working on enterprise-level systems, you will install, commission, and service a wide range of security technologies, ensuring clients benefit from the highest standards of reliability, safety, and performance.

This is a role for a motivated engineer with strong technical expertise, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team on both installation and servicing projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Life assurance and health cash plan (including dental).

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and company sick pay.

Career development programme and progression opportunities.

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.

Subsidised gym membership and volunteer programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and service enterprise-grade security systems, including Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, Wireless Transmission, Audio Visual, and Public Address & Voice Alarm systems.

Carry out retrofit upgrades and system extensions as part of remedial works.

Deliver high-quality work in line with site plans, survey documentation, and company standards.

Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations at all times.

Provide expert advice to clients on new products, services, and efficiency improvements.

Represent the company professionally, maintaining high customer service standards.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in enterprise-level safety and security systems installation, commissioning, and servicing.

Familiarity with leading manufacturers such as Bosch, Dahua, Genetec, Gallagher, PAC, Win-Pak, Veracity, Milestone, and Hikvision.

Previous experience with BAFE, SSAIB, or NSI-accredited companies.

Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to work independently, including lone working, as well as in a team environment.

Qualifications

Valid CSCS/ECS card.

Full UK driving licence.

DBS clearance (for public sector environments).

IPAF, PASMA, and Asbestos Awareness certification.

Relevant recent electrical qualifications.

Contact me now - craig@zitko.co.uk 07851517928