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# Security Systems / IT & Communications Engineer

- **Company:** Maximum Protection Services Ltd
- **Location:** West Midlands, UK
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automatic Number Plate Recognition, Systems Engineering, Computer Networks, Data Cabling, Networking Hardware, Network Security, Networking Cables, Network Installation Services, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Network Switches, Network Routers, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0423fa91ce8b0876

## About the Role

The role will involve working across a variety of commercial customer sites, carrying out installation, maintenance, testing, commissioning and fault-finding of electronic security and communications systems.

Ideally, you will already have experience within the electronic security industry.

However, we are also interested in candidates from related technical backgrounds who have strong practical engineering skills and the right attitude to learn.

If you have experience in IT networking, structured cabling, telecommunications, electrical engineering, electronic engineering or a similar technical discipline, but don't have extensive security systems experience, we would still like to hear from you., Experienced Security Engineers

We would particularly welcome applications from engineers with experience in:

 * Electronic security systems
 * Intruder alarm systems
 * IP CCTV
 * Access control
 * ANPR
 * Networked security systems
 * Installation, commissioning and fault-finding
 * Service and maintenance

Experience with systems such as Galaxy / Honeywell would be advantageous.

Related Technical Engineers

We are also keen to hear from engineers with experience in:

 * IT networking
 * Network installation and configuration
 * Structured data cabling
 * Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A
 * Fibre optic cabling
 * Telecommunications
 * Electrical engineering
 * Electronic engineering
 * Network switches, routers and wireless systems
 * IP-based technologies
 * Technical installation and fault-finding

Security industry experience is desirable but is not essential for the right candidate., * Strong practical and technical ability.

 * Experience in an engineering, IT, networking, communications, electrical, electronic or security environment.
 * Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 * Professional approach with good customer service skills.
 * Good verbal and written communication skills.
 * Commitment to high standards of workmanship.
 * Full, valid UK driving licence.
 * Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
 * Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.

Relevant qualifications would be advantageous but we are more interested in practical ability, attitude and willingness to learn than qualifications alone.

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

 * Galaxy / Honeywell Intruder Alarm Systems
 * IP CCTV Systems
 * Access Control Systems
 * ANPR Systems
 * BS 8418 CCTV systems
 * Structured network cabling
 * Fibre optics
 * Network switches and routers
 * TCP/IP networking
 * Telecommunications systems
 * Other electronic security technologies
 * Manufacturer-specific protocols and systems

Training & Career Development

Don't have all the experience listed above? Don't let that put you off.

We are willing to invest in the right person.

If you have a strong technical background in IT, networking, communications, cabling, electrical or electronic engineering, we can provide training to develop your knowledge of electronic security systems.

You will work alongside experienced MPS engineers and have the opportunity to develop skills across a broad range of technologies.

We are looking for people who want to build a long-term career, not simply take their next job.

## Description

* Install, maintain, test and commission electronic security and communications systems.
 * Install and terminate structured network and communications cabling.
 * Configure and fault-find IP-based systems and network equipment.
 * Diagnose and rectify system faults efficiently and professionally.
 * Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive service work.
 * Work with IP CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, ANPR and associated technologies.
 * Complete installation and service documentation accurately.
 * Interpret technical drawings, diagrams and system specifications.
 * Carry out testing and commissioning of installed systems.
 * Work professionally and courteously on customer premises.
 * Liaise with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders as required.
 * Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction and service delivery.
 * Participate in the company's on-call rota.
 * Travel to customer sites throughout the North West and other areas when required.