Field Service Engineer
Salary: 40,000- 45,000 + Overtime
Location: Crawley
Applications are invited from experienced Field Service Engineers to support the installation, servicing, maintenance, and commissioning of a broad range of security equiptment.
Candidate Profile
The successful applicant should ideally possess:
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings (full product-specific training provided).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
- Fault-finding, repair, installation, and commissioning experience.
- Experience carrying out site surveys.
- Good customer-facing and customer service skills.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be physically fit due to the practical demands of the role.
- Be capable of passing security clearance procedures.
- Have a flexible, positive, and proactive attitude.
- Be willing to participate in out-of-hours call-out support.
Desirable Skills & Experience
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
- 3-phase electrical experience and/or 18th Edition qualification.
- Health & Safety certifications or training.
- Welding qualifications or practical welding experience.
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems experience.
- Previous experience working with automated gates, barriers, blockers, or similar equipment.
Additional Information
- Occasional overseas travel may be available but is not mandatory.
- This is primarily a home-based field role, although occasional overnight stays may be required.
- Weekend and occasional night work will form part of the position.
- The role offers a varied working environment suited to someone who enjoys diversity in their day-to-day activities.
- Standard hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, although flexibility is required as schedules can change depending on operational requirements.
- Overtime and out-of-hours work will be required, sometimes at short notice.
- The position involves predominantly outdoor work.
- Company vehicle, tools, PPE, uniform, and mobile phone provided.
- Competitive salary with uncapped overtime opportunities.
Salary range
- £40,000 - £45,000