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Field Service Engineer
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Croydon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Field Service Engineer – Gates, Barriers & Security Systems
Location: Around the Croydon area (field-based across London & South East, with occasional workshop days in Crawley)
Salary: £35,000 basic + overtime + on-call allowance (OTE £45,000–£50,000+)
Training provided | Career progression | Hands-on, varied field work
Important: You must hold a British passport and have no criminal convictions as security clearance is required.
The Role We’re working with a leading engineering business that designs, installs, and maintains physical security systems across the UK. They’re looking for a mechanically minded Field Service Engineer to join their team.
Your time will be split between:
Field service work – attending sites across London and the South East to install, service, and repair high-security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles).
Workshop fitting – supporting the Crawley workshop when field work is quieter, carrying out mechanical and electrical fitting/assembly tasks.Electrical knowledge isn’t essential, but if you can use a multi-meter to check voltages on motors or similar equipment, that’s a strong advantage.
Please note: random drug and alcohol tests may be carried out on certain client sites.
Why join?
£35,000 base salary
Overtime at 1.3x after 40 hours (weekdays)
Uncapped overtime and weekend work available
On-call rota with generous allowance (1-in-5)
22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years)
Company van (business use only), tools, PPE, phone and uniform provided
Long-term progression with training on electrical/control systems once the core role is mastered
What you’ll be doing
Installing, servicing and repairing gates, barriers, blockers, and turnstiles
Attending breakdowns and fault-finding/diagnostics
Cutting induction loops into concrete/tarmac (training provided)
Using mechanical skills daily – hands-on repairs and maintenance
Completing electronic job sheets on tablet/smartphone
Travelling across London and the South East (occasional overnight stays)
Providing excellent customer service on-site
What we’re looking for
Strong mechanical background (essential), ideally from one of the following:
Agricultural machinery maintenance
Conveyor systems or material handling equipment
Plant fitting or heavy equipment repairs
Shift fitting in a factory
Site-based equipment such as wheel washes
Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous) – motors, multi-meters, 24v/240v systems
Full UK driving licence (clean preferred)
Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor/manual work (including confined spaces)
Willing to travel, stay away occasionally, and take part in an on-call rota
Able to pass a safety-critical medical and face-fit test (must be clean-shaven for P3 mask use)
British passport and no criminal convictions (security clearance required)
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