Installation Engineer

We're Hiring: Installation Engineer - North West Region!

📍 Location: Covering Preston, Blackpool & Barrow-In-Furness

💰 Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Opportunities to grow

🕗 Hours: Working an average of 40 hours a week - Standby call outs 1-5

🎓 Development: Outstanding learning & development from day one

✨ Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, pension scheme, plus a wide range of additional benefits

See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

At Securitas Technology, we’re searching for a proactive Installation Engineer to maintain the Installation & testing, programming and commissioning of multi-disciplined security systems in support to the Project Delivery Team and assist in the Projects to Service handover process where applicable.

If you’re ambitious and take pride in delivering exceptional service, this is a great chance to develop your skills and progress your career in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

As a Installation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and supporting our customers’ systems across technologies such as: Access Control, Intruder Detection Systems: Galaxy, Texecom, CCTV Solutions: Milestone, Axis Cameras & Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems.  Southwest Microwave, Geoquip, Harper Chalice.

✨Organised, people-focused, and ready to grow? Join a global leader that’s protecting what matters most — and take the next step in your career.

• Install, test, programme and commission security systems and edge devices
• Carry out system functional and witness testing, supporting client sign-off
• Complete pre-handover quality checks and support rectification where required
• Configure head-end software to enable full system testing prior to handover
• Liaise with client and internal IT teams during testing and commissioning of networked systems
• Provide technical guidance on system networking requirements and dependencies.
• Deliver informal system configuration and end-user training as required.
• Support project delivery through site supervision, progress monitoring and H&S compliance when acting as Project Engineer.
• Maintain accurate testing, variation and progress records, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Support project handover to the Service Team, ensuring company standards and quality requirements are met.

• 5-year checkable work history
• Right to Work in the UK
• Full clean UK driving license
• Security Cleared to BPSS Level.
• Attain Approval to be Security Cleared to SC Level if not already the case
• Hold a professional qualification in terms of formal education.
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a Commissioning Engineer role. Additional
• At least 5 years’ experience in the Security Industry or related environment.
• A strong customer management background.
• Able to self-manage the delivery of project goals and ensure deadlines are met.
• Be comfortable be able to contribute positively to a dynamic team environment.
• Is a good communicator and at ease with presenting in front of stakeholders.
• Produce accurate progress reports.
• Proficient in process development.

Competencies:

Preferred product experience is listed below, however where lacking, training will be provided.

• Experience in the following Access Control Solutions:  CEM AC2000
• Experience in the following Intruder Detection Systems:  Galaxy, Texecom .
• Experience in the following CCTV Solutions: Milestone, Axis Cameras
• Experience in the following Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems. Southwest Microwave, Geoquip, Harper Chalice

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas Technology! You're one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas Technology?

At Securitas Technology, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry-leading training and career development opportunities.

What You Can Expect

Applying for a new role can be exciting yet daunting. Our dedicated Recruitment Team carefully reviews every application, and we appreciate your patience. Need support? We’re here to help—just drop us an email.

Diversity & Inclusion: Be Yourself at Securitas

We are an all-inclusive employer, embracing individuality and diversity as key to our success. Our belonging strategy focuses on:

• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programs.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency, and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our Commitment to You

We support our workforce through initiatives such as:

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport. With our Level 2 Disability Confident Employer Certification - We commit to guaranteeing an interview to anyone who discloses a disability at screening, providing they live within the location requirements.
• Health & Well-being Programs – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

We celebrate diversity year-round with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month and so much more!

Take the Next Step

Join us and be part of a team that values you. Click ‘Apply Now’ and start your career with Securitas UK today!