Field Service Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer for a role in the Midlands & East England. The engineer will be responsible for servicing and calibrating gas detection systems, with independent field-based assignments. Strong experience in electronic engineering, along with effective time management skills, is essential. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000 plus benefits including a company van and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Company van for business use

Holiday entitlement: 20 days + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have experience in gas detection or environmental monitoring systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule.
• Experience with service engineering and routine calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing & calibration on gas detection equipment.
• Manage email communications and job documentation.
• Travel to client sites for service and calibration.

Skills

Experience in field service / electronic / electrical engineering

Strong time management

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to obtain relevant certifications

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Midlands & East England

Region: Midlands & East England (bases around Cambridge, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Stoke)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + bonus, vehicle & travel expenses + benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

About the Company

We represent a longstanding, family run business that designs and installs fixed continuous Gas Detection and environmental monitoring systems. They operate across diverse sectors including sewage treatment, clean rooms, defence, facility management and more, and are known for Engineering excellence and reliability.

The Role

You will be a Field Service Engineer, responsible for servicing, calibrating, and preparing fixed Gas detection / environmental monitoring systems for clients across the Midlands & East England. Many of your assignments will be independent field-based work.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing & calibration on fixed gas detection equipment
• Review job scopes, quotations, ensure correct parts & test gases are prepared ahead of site visits
• Manage email communications (Outlook), fill in job sheets, timesheets, mileage, expenses, record keeping
• Review mobile stock & test gas levels monthly
• Travel to client sites (Cambridge area and further afield to Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Stoke etc.)

Candidate Profile

Must-haves:

• Experience in field service / electronic / electrical engineering, ideally with gas detection or environmental monitoring systems
• Strong time management, ability to work independently and manage your schedule
• Computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, digital job/reporting systems)
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to obtain or hold relevant Health & Safety / site-specific certification (e.g. CSCS card, Working at Height, IPAF)

Desirable:

• Prior experience with fixed gas detection calibration and servicing
• Additional safety or environmental certifications (e.g. Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height)

Working Conditions & Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus potential (typically paid in December based on company performance)
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days + bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years' service
• Company van (business use), mobile phone, laptop provided for work
• Pension scheme

You'll work largely independently; strong autonomy and accountability

How To Apply

If you're a driven Service engineer looking for a field based role with variety, responsibility, and clear recognition, this position offers exactly that. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You could be a:

• Field Service Engineer | Gas Detection Engineer | Environmental Monitoring Engineer | Calibration Engineer | Electrical / Electronic Field Service | Fixed Gas Monitoring Service | Service Engineer Midlands | Site-Based Field Engineer | Gas Detector Calibration | Continuous Gas Detection | Environmental Health & Safety Engineer | East England Field Service | Midlands Service Engineer | Field Calibration Technician

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