Field Service Engineer

Demob Job Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Demob Job Ltd. is recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to cover the South of England with travel across the UK. You will service, maintain and repair power protection equipment, diagnose faults, and visit customer sites to investigate and fix issues.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, practical fault-finding experience, and the ability to read electrical diagrams. A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with electrical/electronic equipment, fault finding, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and develop new skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK (including overnight stays).
• Willingness to work any 5 days out of 7, including weekends, and participate in the callout rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs on specialist power protection equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and electronic faults.
• Attend customer sites to investigate faults and carry out repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Work independently with technical support available from the wider engineering team.
• Participate in the callout rota following completion of training.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Read electrical diagrams

Use of electrical test equipment

Independent working

IT skills

UK travel willingness

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Schematic interpretation tools

Job description

I am recruiting for my client, an established company specialising in critical power protection equipment, who is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join their team covering the South of England.

Candidates living in or around Watford, Bishop's Stortford, Bletchley, Buckingham, Bedford, Luton, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Crawley, Camberley, Guildford, Horsham, Maidstone, Cambridge, Bristol or surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and repairs on specialist power protection equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and electronic faults.
• Attend customer sites to investigate faults and carry out repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Complete service reports and maintain accurate records of work carried out.
• Work independently with technical support available from the wider engineering team.
• Participate in the callout rota following completion of training.

Field Service Engineer Requirements:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering as a minimum.
• Practical experience working with electrical and electronic equipment, including fault finding, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and develop new skills.
• Flexible approach to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
• Willingness to work any 5 days out of 7, including weekends, and participate in the callout rota.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake and pass security checks.

Field Service Engineer Benefits:

• Annual salary circa £51,750, comprising £45,000 basic salary and guaranteed 15% shift allowance of £6,750.
• 37.5 hour working week, any 5 days out of 7, including alternate weekends.
• Overtime paid.
• Additional callout allowance.
• Fully expensed company vehicle with private use permitted.
• Company mobile phone, laptop, tools, PPE and uniform provided.
• Company fuel card and credit card for expenses.
• Private medical scheme and pension scheme following probation.
• Full initial and ongoing specialist equipment training.
• Opportunity to develop a long term career within the critical power industry.