Security & Access Control Engineer

Published by Steve Horn on November 10, 2026
Salary: £40-50K 
Industry: Engineering
Remote Working: no
Employment Type: full time
Location: Southend, Essex and London

Security & Access Control Engineer required to work around the Southend area, however covering on-site/mobile across Essex and London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Security Systems:
    • Fit and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV/video surveillance, and electronic access control systems.
    • Program and configure system control panels, network integration, and remote viewing apps.
  • Barrier & System Operations: Operate electronic access control systems (key fobs, biometric scanners, intercoms) and physical barriers.
  • Doors
    • Service, repair, or install automatic, pedestrian, or industrial doors.
  • Administration & Compliance:
    • Complete digital service reports, asset logs, and certification paperwork on site.
    • Liaise with clients, contractors, and project managers, and handle emergency call-outs.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Key Skills Needed:
    • Analogue and IP CCTV systems
    • Intruder alarms
    • Access control and door entry systems
    • Full UK clean driving licence
  • Highly Desirable: Gate Safe Cert, if you do not have you will need to take a day’s course on.
  • Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (on-site)
  • Training: Training will be provided for the successful applicant
  • Perks & Equipment: Company van (or car), company laptop, mobile phone/tablet, company pension, fuel card, and uniform provided
  • Overtime & Rota: Overtime available when required; out-of-hours on-call rota (one week per month with standby pay)
  • Checks: Full enhanced DBS check required, including BS7858 screening

Please send in your CV if you have the above skills.

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