Field Service Engineer
8 days ago
Saint Albans
Field Service Engineer – Physical Security Systems\n\nLocation: North London / St Albans (M25 corridor)\nSalary: £38,000 – £40,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on-call allowance\nOTE: £50,000 – £55,000+\n\nOverview\n\nWe’re hiring a Field Service Engineer to join a leading UK provider of physical security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles).\n\nThis is a hands-on field role suited to engineers with experience working on larger machinery, agricultural equipment, or PLC-controlled systems, alongside strong mechanical capability.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Install, service and repair security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles)\n\n * \n\n Fault-find across mechanical and basic electrical/PLC systems\n\n * \n\n Attend breakdowns and support reactive maintenance\n\n * \n\n Participate in on-call rota (1 in 5 → 1 in 6)\n\n * \n\n Complete digital job reports and liaise with clients on-site\n\n * \n\n Travel regionally with occasional overnight stays\n\nRequirements\n\n * \n\n Strong mechanical engineering background (essential)\n\n * \n\n Experience with larger machinery / plant / agricultural equipment / PLC-controlled systems\n\n * \n\n Basic electrical knowledge (e.g. 3-phase, 24v systems, 18th Edition desirable)\n\n * \n\n Full UK driving licence\n\n * \n\n Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces\n\n * \n\n Flexible for travel, overtime and weekends\n\nMandatory Security & Clearance (Non-Negotiable)\n\n * \n\n Right to work in the UK (documentation required)\n\n * \n\n 5 years continuous UK residency\n\n * \n\n 5 years continuous employment history (fully traceable)\n\n * \n\n No criminal convictions\n\n * \n\n British passport required\n\nApplications not meeting ALL criteria cannot be considered.\n\nPackage\n\n * \n\n £38k–£40k basic\n\n * \n\n Uncapped overtime (1.3x weekdays + weekends)\n\n * \n\n On-call allowance\n\n * \n\n Company van, tools, PPE, phone\n\n * \n\n 22 days holiday + BH (rising to 25)\n\n * \n\n Full training + progression\n\nApply\n\nIdeal for engineers from plant, agricultural, heavy equipment or industrial backgrounds looking to move into a specialist, high-earning field role.\n\nInterested? Press APPLY today.\n\nINDO