Job Title: Alarm & CCTV Engineer
Location: Office & field-based
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm (8-hour day including a 30-minute lunch break)
About Ad Hoc Property Management and Security
We are a leading specialist in Property Guardianship and innovative security solutions, combining people-led approaches with smart technology to protect vacant properties, reduce costs, and bring underutilised spaces back into use.
Founded in the Netherlands in 1990, Ad Hoc was one of the first organisations to professionalise vacancy management. Since launching in the UK in 2006, we have grown into a trusted partner for property owners nationwide, operating across eight branches.
In recent years, we have evolved our services beyond traditional guardianship and manned security to include advanced digital solutions such as remote CCTV towers, smart alarms, and self-powered hybrid security systems.
With over 35 years of experience, our teams continue to deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions that not only secure properties but also create positive outcomes for people and communities.
Why Join Us?
At Ad Hoc, our impact goes beyond property protection. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
- We are a growing and dynamic business with a supportive, team-focused culture
- We recognise and reward hard work, celebrate milestones, and value individual contributions
- We encourage continuous learning and development, providing access to high-quality training and resources
- We foster an environment where you can build your career and make a meaningful difference
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Alarm & CCTV Engineer to join our Security team. Based at our Birmingham site, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CCTV and alarm systems across multiple locations, ensuring reliability, compliance, and high service standards.
This role is vital to maintaining our advanced security systems throughout the UK, helping to safeguard properties and support our mission of enhancing and protecting communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and commission CCTV and alarm systems
- Perform maintenance and fault-finding
- Ensure systems meet compliance standards
- Provide technical support to clients and internal teams
- Maintain accurate service records
Requirements
Essential:
- Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience installing, servicing, and fault-finding CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and basic access control.
- Understanding of basic IP configurations, digital network integration, and how router/mobile data networks connect to security systems.
- Ability to diagnose system faults alone on remote, often unpowered or cold vacant sites.
- A solid working grasp of regulatory standards for installation compliance.
- Flexibility to participate in an emergency on-call rota for breach alarms or broken equipment out-of-hours.
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience with rapid-deployment or wireless video verification tech
- Holding specialised health and safety cards or training tokens such as CSCS/ECS, IPAF or FIA certifications.
- Cross-training in Fire Alarm systems or basic electrical qualifications
- Comfortable providing quick, professional device orientations to temporary tenants, guardians, or building managers
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Customer-focused with good communication skills
- Detail-oriented and technically skilled
- Has strong problem-solving ability
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Understands and will align with our company values and customer focused approach
- Is adaptable, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company events
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym contribution
- Health & wellbeing programme
Additional Information
- Reporting Line: Head of Operations
- Travel Requirements: As required, based on business needs.
- Enhanced DBS Check Required: To be conducted upon successful appointment
- Right to Work: Proof of the right to work in the UK is required
- Full Clean UK Driver’s Licence: Required
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
