Field Engineer - South West Scotland

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

Job summary

A security technology firm is seeking a Field Engineer to install and maintain battery-operated security solutions across various sectors. The role requires strong technical skills with at least 3 years of field engineering experience and a full UK driving license. You will operate independently, manage workloads effectively, and ensure system reliability. The position offers a supportive work culture with a benefits package, including over 25 days of holiday and contributions to healthcare and pensions.

Benefits

25+ Days of Holiday

Healthcare scheme

4% Employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Cover 3x salary

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a field engineer role or similar.
• Experience in telecoms, satellite, electronics, gas and electrics or engineering background.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain battery-operated security solutions.
• Communicate with site managers to relay information.
• Conduct battery maintenance and reconfiguration of cameras.

Skills

Field engineering experience

Installation of security solutions

Communication with site managers

Wiring/electronics knowledge

Independent decision-making

Job description

Field Engineer - South West Scotland

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: UK

Reporting To: Iain Smith

Compensation: £32,000 - £34,000 / year

Description

Make a difference:

At DeterTech we give peace of mind to people and communities, every day. Making the world a safer, more secure place is what matters to us. And it’s what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd. DeterTech continues to grow and has big plans for the future. Join us and see how you can contribute to our future success.

What’s expected of you?

The successful applicant will be required to install, maintain and remove battery-operated security solutions for our clients. This position is a lone-working and highly rewarding role enabling you to give peace of mind to people and communities, every day. Your role will be based in the following sectors: construction, energy, utilities, rail, retail, government and law enforcement and vacant properties. This position requires you to manage a busy workload with high productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of security solutions
• Communicate successfully with site managers and DeterTech ARC to ensure all information is passed on successfully
• Maintaining all areas where current site security solutions are deployed by conducting battery maintenance, camera reconfiguration, cleaning and servicing
• Ensure there is a low chance of false triggers during installation and maintenance
• Be responsible for ensuring all equipment, parts and spares are loaded into your business vehicle ahead of all appointments
• Ensure all equipment is deployed, positioned and secured on-site
• Fit, display and remove company signage around the site of installation
• Perform walk tests to identify faulty parts and to ensure all equipment is in working order
• Successfully remove all off-hire equipment and pack it into the company vehicle safely

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Professional experience and qualifications:

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

Personal Attributes:

• Independent and comfortable decision-making on site
• Enjoy a lone-working environment
• Be comfortable using a work iPad to record and comment on all jobs
• Able to perform physical activity on a day-to-day basis

Benefits

• 25+ Days of 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