Field Installation Engineer Fixed Gas Detection Swindon

Horizon Search & Selection; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an electrically skilled engineer to join a leading team in Swindon, covering field installations and maintenance of fixed gas detection systems. The role offers structured training, travel requirements, and a competitive salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum. Candidates with a background in service and maintenance engineering, with relevant skills, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime

Expense account

Accommodation for overnight stays

Qualifications

• Experience with field-based installation, repair and maintenance of FGD systems.
• Transferable electrical competence in a similar role.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Field-based installation and maintenance of gas detection systems.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting on detectors and control panels.

Skills

Experience in Service and Maintenance Engineering

Background in Burglar Fire Alarm Systems

Understanding of cabling infrastructure

Fixed gas detection installation

Job description

We are seeking an electrically skilled engineer for our client based both at their workshop in Swindon and in the field covering Oxford, Reading, Swindon and surrounding areas. This is a full-time permanent role with no sift working. The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:30–15:30.

The Company

Established over 45 years ago, our client works with companies across the UK and Ireland to help them protect the health of employees within their workplace by monitoring environmental conditions. They offer reliable gas detection equipment as a critical safety element, working across both private and public sectors. Their customers range from SMEs to some of the world’s most recognisable brands in construction, offshore, motorsport, museums and more.

The Role

This position presents a unique opportunity to join a friendly team as a valued member within a company at the forefront of Fixed Gas Detection (FGD) technology. You will receive structured training, long-term progression and the chance to work on advanced safety systems across diverse sites. The wide-ranging B2B customer base includes SMEs through to some of the world’s most recognisable brands from construction to offshore motorsport to museums.

As part of this role you will look after customers who need permanently installed systems operating 24/7 to monitor a variety of gas risks. The team’s remit includes initial site surveys, system design, installation, commissioning, handover and ongoing servicing and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Field-based installation, occasional repair and preventive maintenance of FGD systems
• Fault‑finding and troubleshooting on detectors, sounders and control panels

You will work onsite and spend time in the workshop in Swindon, managing your own daily schedule fully supported by an in‑house team. The role requires travelling within the UK and overnight stays may be required; accommodation will be provided.

The Person

We are seeking a candidate with experience in Service and Maintenance Engineering, ideally with a background in Burglar Fire Alarm Systems, building management systems, and a good understanding of cabling infrastructure. Preferably you have experience in fixed gas detection installation and maintenance; however we will also consider someone in a similar role with transferable electrical competence. A full driving licence is required.

Details

This is a full‑time permanent position. Working hours are Monday – Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:30–15:30. The salary is competitive and the package will include a company van, fuel card, overtime, expense account and accommodation when overnight stays are required.

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or email a copy of your CV and covering letter to Gemma Turp.

Key Skills

• Information Systems
• B2C
• Dca
• Facilities
• Jewellery

Salary

35,000 - 38,000 per annum.