Field Service Engineer - Access and Security
Location: Home-based - South East
Salary: £40,000-£41,600 + Door to Door Overtime
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing team specialising in the installation, servicing and maintenance of a wide range of security equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically, mechanically or controls-trained engineer who enjoys working independently, travelling to customer sites and delivering a high standard of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, servicing and maintenance of a wide range of security equipment.
- Attend customer sites to carry out service visits, fault-finding and maintenance activities.
- Complete electronic service call sheets on a tablet or mobile phone following every visit, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded.
- Conduct site surveys and produce detailed technical reports.
- Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, with full training provided on company-specific requirements.
- Work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaborating with the wider engineering team.
- Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota, including occasional weekend and night work.
- Be flexible with travel and overnight stays as required by the role.
Working Pattern & Travel
South East team: Call-out rota approximately 1 in 6. Home-based role with regular travel and overnight stays. Occasional weekend and night working required. Optional opportunities for some overseas travel.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and reliable engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving and a strong customer-service mindset.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Preferably completed a time-served apprenticeship in electrical, controls or mechanical engineering.
- Previous field service or engineering experience; candidates without a formal apprenticeship will also be considered.
- The ability to work independently, manage their workload and adapt to changing priorities.
- Good attention to detail, particularly when completing electronic service reports and documentation.
- The ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings, or a willingness to develop this skill through training.
- A flexible approach to travel, overnight stays and occasional out-of-hours work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
What's on Offer?
- A varied field-based engineering role working with specialist security equipment.
- Full training on company-specific systems and requirements.
- The opportunity to develop technical skills and broaden your engineering experience.
- Potential opportunities for international travel.
- A permanent position offering variety, autonomy and the chance to work across different customer sites.
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Field Service Engineer in Swindon employer: CV Technical Limited
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