IT engineers
£37,543
Average salary
45 hours
Average weekly hours
0.88%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Security system installers and repairers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5245
Security system installers and repairers fit, maintain and service alarm systems and other electronic security devices which provide access control and monitoring, intruder detection and security lighting.
Common tasks include:
- discusses security needs with clients, responds to call outs and explains operation of equipment
- carries out on site surveys and determines security needs
- installs security systems and connects them to control panels, including intruder and fire alarms, surveillance and monitoring equipment and access control systems
- services existing systems and tests for faults
- responds to call-outs and repairs faulty or inoperative equipment
Qualifications
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs for Providing Security, Emergency and Alarm Systems are available at Levels 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at Levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have normal colour vision and security clearance.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Security system installers and repairers
Regional employment: Security system installers and repairers
Future employment: Security system installers and repairers
Top 12 industries: Security system installers and repairers
Alternative & related job titles: Security system installers and repairers
Alarm engineer CCTV engineer Installation engineer (alarms) Service engineer (alarms) Security engineer
Equality focus: Security system installers and repairers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£23,464
Female average annual salary
£38,064
Male average annual salary
46
Female average weekly hours
45
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Security system installers and repairers
Workforce gender: Security system installers and repairers
Breakdown by region
£42,236
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£34,936
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
54
West Midlands (England) - Highest average weekly hours
39
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Security system installers and repairers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Security system installers and repairers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£17,729)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age