Field Service Engineer
23 days ago
Barnsley
Field Service Engineer – Automated Systems Location: Barnsley Salary: £35,000 Basic salary. Up to £50,000 OTE including overtime & callouts Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Overview Guided Talent is recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to support a growing engineering operation across the Barnsley area. This role focuses on the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated access and security systems across varied client sites. This is a highly varied position offering strong earning potential and long-term development for the right engineer. Key Responsibilities • Service, repair, and commission automated systems on customer sites, • Respond to breakdowns and scheduled maintenance visits, • Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control system faults, • Complete digital service documentation and reports, • Carry out site surveys and technical assessments, • Participate in on-call rota and reactive support, • Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and customer service Skills & Experience • Apprenticeship-trained engineer or equivalent field service background, • Proven experience in fault finding and installation work, • Ability to work independently in a mobile role, • Strong customer-facing communication skills, • Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience • Electrical qualifications (3-phase, 18th Edition, 24V systems), • PLC or control systems exposure, • Automated gates, barriers, bollards, or similar equipment, • Hydraulic or pneumatic systems, • Welding or fabrication background, • CSCS or recognised H&S training Additional Information • Regular UK travel and occasional stay-aways, • Outdoor, site-based role in varied environments, • Security clearance required, • Call-out rota participation required, • Company vehicle, tools, PPE, uniform, and mobile phone provided, • 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days, • Uncapped overtime and additional earning potential