Chester, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/04/2026
* Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
* City Chester
* Province Cheshire West and Chester
* Country United Kingdom
* Postal Code CH4 9QE
About Us
With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with Wagestream, and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.
With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.
Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.
Job Description
Job Role: Technical Services Engineer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – flexible to meet business needs
Pay: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Ideally based in the North West / Chester area, with regular national travel required.
We are also open to candidates based nationally who can commit to frequent travel across the UK.
Reporting to: Technical Services Director
Overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced electronic security systems engineer to join the Technical Services division within Anchor Group Services. The successful candidate must have experience installing and maintaining intruder alarm, access control and CCTV systems from a range of manufacturers including HikVision, Dahua & Avigilon.
In addition to the installation and maintenance of traditional security systems, Anchor Group Services is a leading UK Car Parking Management company, and the successful candidate will be required to install and maintain ANPR cameras along with associated car park management equipment. Furthermore, Anchor Group Services provide rapid deployment solutions, typically at vacant properties, to enhance our Keyholding and Alarm Response Services.
Experience installing and maintaining ANPR systems and rapid deployment systems would be advantageous, but training will be provided as required.
About the Role
As a technical services engineer you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of our electronic security systems and carpark management systems. You will need to be experienced in a range of different technologies, with the capability to learn new systems and skills.
The Technical Services Division supports all areas of the Anchor Group Services portfolio. As a facilities provider, the role can be varied and you may be expected to support other revenue streams as we diversify our product portfolio and service offerings.
Provide national coverage to our customers; travel is a requirement of the role and overnight stays may be required, but we provide access to a Premier Inn Business account.
The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday during normal business hours, however flexibility may be required to meet customer demand.
Main Responsibilities
* Installation and maintenance of wired and wireless intruder alarm systems
* Installation and maintenance of access control systems
* Installation and maintenance of CCTV systems
* Installation and maintenance of automated gate and barrier systems
* Installation and maintenance of intercom systems
* Installation and maintenance of rapid deployment systems
* Installation of Car Park Management systems, including ANPR cameras, 4G routers, payment machines, exemption tablets and signage
* Connecting equipment to existing fused spurs/fused carriers to supply power
* Assisting our sales team with site surveys and system designs
* Fault finding when system issues are identified
* Civil works, including installation of cable ducting, installation of payment machine bases, installation of camera/signage poles
* Completion of relevant job sheets and paperwork
Requirements
* A full 5-year employment checkable history
* Full driving licence - essential
* Previous industry related experience is essential
* Previous experience of car park management solutions is desirable
* Qualified electrician highly desirable
* Understanding of safe systems of work
* Problem solving abilities
* Excellent organisational skills
* Basic understanding on networking
* Excellent communication skills
* Company vehicle
* Premier Inn card for business travel
* Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
* Supplier specific training as required
* Auto Enrolment Pension
* Stream - access to pay as you earn it
* Full uniform provided
* Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
* Hospital Saturday Fund
* Reward and Recognition awards
What’s Next?
If you would like to be considered for this position, APPLYNOW and we will be in touch.
Other companies may call this role: Technical Support Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technical Engineer, Service Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Support Engineer, Technical Operations Engineer, Technical Field Engineer, Customer Support Engineer (Technical), Infrastructure Support Engineer, Technical Solutions Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Delivery Engineer, Product Support Engineer, Installation Engineer
Within commutable distance of: Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Warrington, Salford, Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool, Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Wigan, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Ellesmere Port, Crewe, Macclesfield, Altrincham, Chorley
If you don’t live in the North West but can commit to frequent travel across the UK, you may also be based in one of the following locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Southampton, Portsmouth, Wolverhampton, Derby
Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
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