Field Service Engineer - Gates, Barriers & Security Systems

Location: Covering the South East (ideally based within 20 miles of Harlow)
Salary: £35,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on-call allowance (OTE £45,000-£50,000+)
Training provided | Career growth | Hands-on, varied field work

Are you a mechanically minded engineer who doesn't mind getting stuck in? Looking for a field-based role with strong earning potential and varied, practical work?
We're working with a leading engineering firm that designs, installs, and maintains physical security systems across the UK. They're looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their growing team, supporting both installation and ongoing maintenance.
This role is ideal for someone with a solid mechanical and electrical background who is happy working outdoors, occasionally in challenging environments (e.g. drilling, working in pits, getting dirty). Plenty of weekend work and overtime is available, and full product training will be provided.

Package and Benefits:

£35,000 base salary

Overtime at 1.3x after 40 hours on weekdays

Uncapped overtime and weekend work available

On-call rota with generous allowances

22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years)

Company van (business use only), tools, PPE, mobile phone and uniform provided

Varied, hands-on role with long-term progression opportunities

Field Services Engineer Responsibilities:

Install, service and repair physical security equipment such as gates, barriers, blockers and turnstiles

Attend breakdowns and perform fault-finding and diagnostics

Take part in a 1-in-5 (moving to 1-in-6) on-call rota, with an average of 3 callouts per week

Complete electronic job sheets using a tablet or smartphone

Deliver excellent customer service on site and communicate clearly with clients

Travel across the South East and occasionally further afield, including overnight stays where required

Field Service Engineer Requirements:

Based in the South East - ideally within a 20-mile radius of Harlow

Strong mechanical skillset - hands-on background is essential

Electrical knowledge is an advantage (e.g. 18th Edition, 3-phase, or 24v DC/AC systems)

Full UK driving licence (preferably clean)

Physically fit and comfortable with manual work, outdoor environments, and confined spaces

Willing to travel, stay away overnight when required, and work weekends when required

Able to pass a safety-critical medical and face fit test (clean-shaven required for P3 mask)

Must be British-born (due to site clearance requirements)

Must have no criminal convictions (security clearance required)Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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