Electronic Field Service Engineer

Oyster Recruitment Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Enhanced pension

Health cash plan

Life insurance

25 days holiday (option to buy more)

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service, calibrate and repair essential gas detection equipment across customer sites in the UK. You will act as an on-site technical lead, travelling with a company van and managing your schedule to provide first-time fixes where possible, while documenting service reports and safety records.

You should hold an HNC/HND in electronics or a related field and a full UK driving licence, with overtime paid at 1.5x and Sundays at

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic equipment service, troubleshooting and repair.
• Electronic/electrical knowledge applicable to gas detection equipment.
• Ability to work independently on-site and manage field service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate and repair essential electronic gas detection equipment.
• Test all serviced equipment to confirm full operation and demonstrate to clients.
• Act as on-site point of contact, communicating findings to customers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Troubleshooting

Field service experience

Electronics knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in electronics or electrical field

Tools

Gas detection systems

Job description

Do you have experience servicing and troubleshooting electronic equipment and thrive when working independently in the field?

Our client is a forward-thinking organisation committed to creating a safer, cleaner, and healthier future through innovative gas detection solutions. They’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, calibrate and repair essential electronic gas detection equipment.
• Test all serviced equipment thoroughly to confirm it is fully operational, demonstrating its function to clients to ensure their confidence and understanding.
• Act as a key point of contact on‑site, communicating clearly with customers about the work completed and any technical findings.
• Collaborate with other engineers on larger jobs and work closely with the Service Administration team to plan and optimise your schedule.
• Manage your own van stock and calibration gas efficiently, aiming to provide a first‑time fix on every visit.
• Complete and submit accurate, professional service reports and safety documentation.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in electronic equipment service, troubleshooting and repair
• HNC/HND in electronics or electrical field, or equivalent technical qualification
• Previous field service engineering experience, desirable
• Commissioning and/or installation experience, desirable
• Confined Space, IPAF, or Safety Passport qualifications, desirable
• Knowledge of gas detection systems or similar technical equipment, desirable
• Paid overtime (1.5x hourly rate, with double time on Sundays)
• 5-hour work week with travel time included
• Company van
• Enhanced pension
• Health cash plan
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday plus option to purchase more