Security Systems Service Engineer
* Job Number: 558061
* Closing at: May 6 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Inverness
Salary: £30,600 - £46,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
This is a service engineer role and the job role requires working core operational hours from 8AM to 5PM. Additionally there are occasions to work outside normal working hours.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
Our Group Security and Investigation team plays an important part in helping to protect SSE’s people, sites and assets.
As a Security Systems Service Engineer, you’ll support the Engineering team across the north of Scotland, carrying out routine maintenance, responding to service requests, assisting with smaller installation projects and supporting major projects.
You will
* Carry out routine maintenance and respond to service requests at SSE sites within your allocated area.
* Support Area Managers with smaller security installation projects when needed as well as supporting major projects by witnessing commissioning activities and confirming handover acceptance.
* Identify and resolve faults in security systems and assist with system upgrades where required.
* Work collaboratively with other engineers to resolve more complex issues.
* Take part in a standby rota to provide support across the southern region when required.
You have
* Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to your work.
* The ability to stay calm and make sound decisions when responding to issues.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft applications and security system software.
* Experience working with security systems such as CCTV and access control (installation and maintenance).
* A flexible approach to travel, with the ability to occasionally work away from home if required.
Please note you will be required to hold a valid UK driving licence for this role.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.