Field Engineer – On-Site Security Systems (Company Van)

DeterTech Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ days holiday

Healthcare scheme

4% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Cover 3x salary

SmartWater product pack

Wider Benefits Portal

Buy Holiday Scheme

Employee Recognition Programme

Flexible working

Company van for business use

Fuel Card

Monday to Friday working

Job summary

DeterTech Holdings Limited is seeking a Field Engineer to install, service, and remove battery‑operated security solutions across sectors in the Northampton area. The role is permanent, full-time, with a 37.5-hour work week and a UK location-based setting.

You will work on installing and maintaining security systems, conducting battery maintenance, reconfiguration, and on-site checks while ensuring minimal false triggers and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a field engineer role or similar.
• Ideal candidate will have experience in telecoms, satellite, electronics, gas and electrics or an engineering background.
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• CSCS training and H&S training desirable skills.
• Knowledge of wiring, electronics, soldering and alarm installations desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of security solutions.
• Communicate with site managers and DeterTech ARC to ensure information is passed on.
• Maintain all areas where current site security solutions are deployed by battery maintenance, camera reconfiguration, cleaning and servicing.
• Ensure low chance of false triggers during installation and maintenance.
• Be responsible for ensuring all equipment, parts and spares are loaded into your vehicle ahead of appointments.
• Ensure all equipment is deployed, positioned and secured on-site.
• Fit, display and remove company signage around installation sites.
• Conduct quality checks after repairs and maintenance to ensure safety and performance standards.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and service requests regarding equipment issues.
• Remove off-hire equipment and pack it into the company vehicle safely.
• Train customers and end-users on proper operation, maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Conduct workshops to enhance customer knowledge and ensure smooth equipment usage.
• Analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions to restore equipment functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to address recurring problems and improve equipment design.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with clients.

Skills

Field engineer experience

Electrical/electronics knowledge

UK driving licence

CSCS training

Alarm installations knowledge

Job description

DeterTech Holdings Limited is seeking a Field Engineer to install, service, and remove battery‑operated security solutions across sectors in the Northampton area. The role is permanent, full-time, with a 37.5-hour work week and a UK location-based setting.

You will work on installing and maintaining security systems, conducting battery maintenance, reconfiguration, and on-site checks while ensuring minimal false triggers and safety compliance.