Field Engineer – Communications & Surveillance

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech business in London seeks a Field Engineer to join their team in the communication and surveillance sector. You will install and maintain RF and CCTV systems while providing high-quality support to a varied client base, including schools and government agencies. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000, a company vehicle, and generous benefits including paid overtime, health plan, and holidays. Ideal candidates are proactive, skilled in fault-finding, and possess a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company car

Paid overtime or time off in lieu

On-call allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health plan

Statutory pension

Qualifications

• Experience with RF systems, CCTV, or vehicle communications.
• Strong fault-finding and system integration skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance required.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain comms and surveillance technologies.
• Work independently in the field mainly in London.
• Ensure customers stay connected, protected, and supported.

Skills

Experience with RF systems

CCTV installation and maintenance

Strong fault-finding skills

System integration skills

Proactive and reliable

Job description

Job Title: Field Engineer – Communications & Surveillance
Location: London (Field-based)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (Senior: £45,000–£50,000; Lead: up to £70,000+)
Benefits: Company car, paid overtime or TOIL, on-call allowance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Medicash plan, statutory pension
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

We’re a rapidly growing tech business in the communications and surveillance space, delivering secure solutions to clients ranging from government departments and iconic institutions to schools and universities. With over 70 staff (half of whom are engineers), we’re expanding our field engineering team in London—and we need people who are more than just installers.

The Role

You’ll be part of a highly respected engineering team that installs, configures, and maintains a wide range of comms and surveillance technologies. This includes:

• RF and radio systems
• CCTV and integrated surveillance
• Vehicle-mounted equipment

You’ll be out in the field—mostly in London—making sure our customers stay connected, protected, and supported.

This is a hands‑on, technically interesting role for someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems on the fly, and working with a variety of kit.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with RF systems, CCTV, or vehicle comms
• Strong fault-finding and system integration skills
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Eligibility for Security Clearance (must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years)
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check prior to starting
• You’ll be put through SC Clearance once on board
• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working alone or as part of a wider team
• Based in or near London

What’s in it for You?

• Salary: £40k–£45k (Senior roles £45k–£50k; Lead Engineers up to £70k+)
• Vehicle: Company car or van (usually a car for London)
• Overtime: Paid or taken as time in lieu
• On-call allowance
• Leave: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (4 taken at Christmas)
• Health & Pension: Medicash plan and statutory pension
• Work variety: High-end, low-volume projects—no conveyor belt installations here

Who You'll Be Working With

Your colleagues will be smart, capable engineers who care about doing the job right. Your clients will be equally varied—from blue‑light services and defence contractors to schools and private estates. No two days are the same, and you’ll always be working with kit that makes a difference.

Interested?

Please click ‘apply’. We’re looking for Field Engineers now, and London is our immediate priority—though roles may open up elsewhere too.

This is a permanent, full‑time role. All applications handled in confidence.