Field Service and Installation Engineer
Posted 7 days 19 hours ago by First Recruitment Services
- Position: Field Service and Installation Engineer
- Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 + Overtime
- Location: Crawley
- Hours: Monday - Friday
- Benefits: On-site parking
Join a fast-paced and collaborative team where your work contributes to safeguarding people and infrastructure in high-profile locations around the world. This role sits within their Field Operations division, supporting both new installations and ongoing maintenance for a wide range of security equipment.
As a Field Service and Installation Engineer you will be installing, servicing, and maintaining security systems at client sites across the UK and occasionally abroad. As part of a mobile engineering team, you'll ensure systems are functioning reliably and safely, while delivering excellent customer service and technical support.
Field Service and Installation Engineer responsibilities:
- Carry out installations and servicing of mechanical and electrical security systems
- Diagnose faults and perform repairs efficiently and safely
- Maintain accurate service records and complete reports after each site visit
- Manage vehicle stock levels and ensure tools and parts are available for upcoming jobs
- Adhere to health and safety protocols at all times
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
- Support training and mentoring of junior technicians (if applicable)
- Assist with system upgrades and retrofits
- Participate in internal training to stay up to date with product developments
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
Skills & experience required:
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Good physical fitness to meet the demands of the role
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to pass security clearance checks
- Experience in mechanical and electrical systems (preferred)
- CSCS, IPAF, PASMA certifications (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience, plus overtime opportunities
- 25 days paid holiday (excluding public holidays)
- Company van, uniform, and all necessary tools and PPE
- Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop provided
- Company pension contributions
- Life assurance benefit
- Secure on-site parking
- Opportunities for career progression and skill development
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.