Fire and security technician - crawley

Posted 10 June 2026
Salary 39000.0
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference19223

Job description


Role Summary
This is a nationwide mobile multi-skilled security systems engineering role covering a large portfolio of retail and ASDA Express sites. Current vacancies are across locations including Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Nottingham, Peterborough, Oxford, Essex, Kent, Cumbria, and South London.
The role is heavily field-based and involves maintenance, fault finding, reactive works, and PPMs across a wide range of systems including:
  • CCTV systems (roughly 50–55% of workload)
  • Access control systems (ACT / Vanderbilt)
  • PA systems (mainly TOA)
  • EAS systems (Sensomatic / ADT)
  • Fire alarm systems (mainly ProTech and smaller panels such as C-Tek)
  • Pedestrian gates and delayed egress systems
  • Tracker key cabinets and associated security equipment
Engineers are expected to work across multiple manufacturers and legacy/newer systems, with both IP and analogue equipment in use nationally.

Working Pattern & Package
  • 42.5-hour working week
  • Flexible start/finish times around core hours (approx. 08:00–17:00)
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
  • Company van provided with potential personal use options
  • On-call allowance included (approximately £2,500 annually)
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Employee benefits platform and ASDA staff discount after probation

Team Structure
The engineering division currently consists of approximately 43 engineers nationwide, organised into regional on-call teams, mainly operating on 1-in-4 and 1-in-5 call-out rotations.

Recruitment Process
The company is looking for engineers with around 4+ years of industry experience, although strong candidates with less experience may still be considered depending on technical ability. The interview process typically includes an initial Teams interview, with occasional second-stage interviews or technical/report-based assessments.

Agreed Actions
  • Suitable candidates will be sourced and submitted for the active locations listed.
  • Candidates may be offered an informal 10-minute pre-screen call before interview.
  • Further information on employee benefits and the exact on-call package may be confirmed separately.