Field Service Engineer - Leeds/Manchester

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international provider of advanced security and detection technology seeks a Field Service Engineer to cover the West Yorkshire and North West regions. This role involves installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sophisticated detection systems at major airports and critical infrastructure sites. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You will ensure high customer satisfaction while maintaining public safety with industry-leading systems.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a field service role, ideally within high-tech, security, or aviation industries.
• Strong understanding of digital/analogue circuits.

Responsibilities

• Delivering preventive maintenance and urgent repair services across a range of security technologies.
• Installing, calibrating, and servicing complex X-ray and CT-based systems.
• Conducting on-site operator training and providing remote technical support.

Skills

Technical expertise

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Technical training

Tools

Linux

High-voltage systems

Diagnostic equipment

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Field Service Engineer - Leeds/Manchester, leeds, west yorkshire

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-tech environments?

Do you enjoy making a real impact — ensuring mission-critical systems run seamlessly where they matter most?

A leading international provider of advanced security and detection technology is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join its UK team, primarily to cover the West Yorkshire and North West regions.

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sophisticated detection systems at major airports and critical infrastructure sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering preventive maintenance and urgent repair services across a range of security technologies
• Installing, calibrating, and servicing complex X-ray and CT-based systems
• Conducting on-site operator training and providing remote technical support
• Diagnosing issues and resolving system faults with minimal supervision
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for customers — ensuring high satisfaction and operational excellence
• Travelling to sites across the Yorkshire and North West regions, often at short notice

You’ll play a vital role in maintaining public safety, working with industry-leading systems used across the aviation and security landscape.

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with great communication and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.

Key requirements:

• Technical training (e.g., electronics, electrical engineering, or military background)
• Solid experience in a field service role, ideally within high-tech, security, or aviation industries
• Strong understanding of digital/analogue circuits — Linux experience is a bonus
• Confidence working with high-voltage systems and complex diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and travel frequently
• Experience with x-ray or CT-based technologies
• Background in aviation, critical infrastructure, or global service operations