5245 Security system installers and repairers

In short

• ONS unit group 5245, in minor group 524 (Electrical and electronic trades) and major group 5 (Skilled trades occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £36,300 (£18.62 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £28,800 (£14.77 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

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.

Typical entry routes

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.

Tasks

• 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

Related job titles

• Alarm engineer
• CCTV engineer
• Installation engineer (alarms)
• Service engineer (alarms)
• Security engineer

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

5245 Security system installers and repairers

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Security system installers and repairers

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£36,300 (£18.62 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

5245 Security system installers and repairers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

5249

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Security system installers and repairers

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£28,800 (£14.77 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 524

• 5241 Electricians and electrical fitters
• 5242 Telecoms and related network installers and repairers
• 5243 Tv, video and audio servicers and repairers
• 5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
• 5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers
• 5249 Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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