Security Systems Auditor

Systems Auditor – Security and Fire Safety

Location:

Cumbria – Permanent – Competitive salary £40k‑£45k plus benefits including up to 10% pension, company car/allowance and 25 days annual leave.

Work flexibly with four days auditing and one office day per week, managing your own schedule.

As a Systems Auditor you will deliver high‑quality third‑party audits across the UK and Ireland security and fire safety sectors. Inspect security system installations, interview senior management, and audit quality management systems across a diverse client portfolio.

• Deliver third‑party audits against quality management and technical standards.
• Inspect security system installations and assess compliance with regulations.
• Interview senior management and key personnel during audit visits.
• Manage a client portfolio, scheduling audits and maintaining positive relationships.
• Prepare detailed visit plans and audit documentation prior to site visits.
• Review corrective actions raised during previous audits.
• Complete thorough audit reports and communicate findings to clients.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure audit quality and consistency.

• Engineering background in mechanical, electrical, or telecommunications disciplines.
• Experience in roles requiring high accuracy and quality management.
• Knowledge of technical standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Technically minded with analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Five GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Articulate communicator, both written and verbal.

• HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Experience in auditing or quality assurance roles.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Company car or car allowance.
• BHSF health cash plan.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• Generous sick pay and group income protection plan.
• Flexible working with home‑based role and managed diary.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Our client is a leading UKAS‑accredited certification body with over 50 years' experience auditing organisations against British, EU, and international standards. They work with approximately 75% of the UK and Ireland security and fire safety sector, from large corporates to SMEs. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where employees develop professionally whilst maintaining work‑life balance and autonomy in managing their workload.

Interested in learning more? Get in touch or apply today – we’d love to hear from you.