The Hyde Group
Security Systems Engineer – CCTV & Access Control
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Security Systems Engineer - CCTV & Access Control
Location: Mobile role covering Peterborough, London, Chichester, Brighton and surrounding areas
Salary: Up to £50,000
Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check
Hyde is looking for a Security Systems Engineer - CCTV & Access Control to support security systems across our homes and communal buildings.
Key Duties
- Check that CCTV, access control, door entry and warden call works meet legal, safety and quality standards.
- Complete property surveys and prepare specifications, reports, drawings, tender documents and cost estimates.
- Manage contractors and monitor performance against agreed service levels, quality standards and budgets.
- Identify risks, defects and recurring issues, then recommend clear and practical solutions.
- Work with customers, contractors, colleagues and external partners to resolve security-related repairs and emergency issues.
Why Join Hyde?
This is a chance to use your security systems experience to help keep customers safe. You will have the opportunity to shape how security works are planned and delivered across a varied property portfolio. You will also work in a client-side role, where you can influence specifications, improve contractor performance and support long-term investment in safer homes and communities. Hyde also offers learning and career development support to help you build your technical career.
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What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring experience as a Security Systems Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Access Control Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Security Surveyor or Project Engineer:
- Experience working with CCTV, access control, door entry, warden call or similar security systems.
- The ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers, contractors and colleagues.
- A practical approach to solving problems and making sound recommendations.
- Confidence reviewing work, challenging poor quality and supporting better contractor performance.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the role’s mobile patch.
Travel and working arrangements
This is a mobile role, so regular travel will be required across the patch. Details of any car allowance, mileage, company vehicle or travel expenses can be discussed during the recruitment process.
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Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits platform
- Support for learning and career development
Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.
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