Field Service Engineer – Security Equipment – South East England

South East England (London / Essex) | £40,000–£41,600 basic, £45,000–£50,000 OTE | 40-hour week, days, field-based | Company vehicle, overtime and call-out allowance

An opportunity is available for a Field Service Engineer to support the installation, servicing and maintenance of a wide range of security equipment.

The role is generally home-based, with regular travel to customer sites and some overnight stays required.

Responsibilities

Aid in the installation, service and maintenance of security equipment.

Happy to stay and work away on a regular basis.

Able to complete electronic service call sheets on a tablet or phone. These sheets need to be completed on every visit and contain important details.

Ability to conduct site surveys and compile detailed reports.

Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, although full training will be provided for specific equipment requirements.

Some foreign travel may be available but is not compulsory.

Generally, this role is home-based, but some staying away will be required.

Weekends and occasional night working will form part of the role.

The call-out rota is one in six for the South East, with a one-in-four rota applicable to North and Midlands coverage.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Preferably time-served in an electrical, controls or mechanical apprenticeship.

Candidates with previous field service or engineering experience will be considered in the absence of an apprenticeship.

Self-motivated and able to work individually, while adaptable enough to work as part of a team.

Comfortable completing electronic service documentation using a tablet or phone.

Salary & Benefits

£41,600 basic salary in the South East.

£40,000 basic salary for Leeds and Wakefield coverage.

Total earnings potential of £45,000–£50,000.

Overtime or shift allowances, with additional payments after a 40-hour working week.

Call-outs paid at double time after 17:00.

£120 standby allowance for call-out rota participation.

Company car or van, mobile phone, tools and PPE.

Company pension.

22 days' holiday plus statutory holidays.

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