Service Technician, SC/DV (160lw) – London - £35-£37k + Excellent Benefits

A fantastic opportunity for a service leaver or ex-Forces professional to launch a new career within the high-security technology and construction protection industry. You'll be stepping into a specialist position that values discipline, adaptability, and technical curiosity - not just qualifications on paper.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Our client is a trusted name in physical security and entrance control solutions, with over 30 years of UK and international success. As part of a major growth phase, they are looking to bring in someone with the mindset, reliability and professionalism typically found in military personnel.

What’s in it for you?
• No prior electrical experience needed - full technical training can be provided
• DV clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate
• Long-term stable role at a prestigious London client site
• Work with cutting-edge security tech - anti-tailgating systems, turnstiles, sensors & more
• Become part of a tight-knit technical team with a strong mission focus
• As an on-site Service Technician, you’ll be embedded within one of the UK’s highest-profile environments, working with advanced access control and monitoring systems. This isn’t just maintenance, you’ll be ensuring systems critical to national security and safety are functioning at their absolute best.

You’ll be responsible for:
• Preventative maintenance and fault diagnostics
• Supporting emergency callouts and critical fixes when required
• Overseeing on-site spare parts levels and stock reporting
• Liaising with technical leadership to ensure operational readiness at all times

What We’re Looking For
• A strong electro-mechanical aptitude - maybe from working on vehicles, weapon systems, or comms in service
• Clear communicator – confident with clients and able to stay calm under pressure
• Security mindset – naturally discrete and trustworthy; SC clearance required (with DV supported after)
• Willingness to be on call occasionally for weekends or bank holidays (as needed)
• Ideal for people from backgrounds such as, Royal Engineers, REME, RAF Ground Crew, Navy Technicians, Signals, or similar. Defence-based engineering, comms, or logistics experience. Anyone used to work in secure, high-pressure environments

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a cover note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to [email protected]

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8073/service-technician-scdv