Field Service Engineer

Dexters Recruitment; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Field Service Engineer for a permanent position based in Sevenoaks. This role involves calibrating and repairing process weighing systems across the UK, offering opportunities for travel, hands-on problem-solving, and independence in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Full training on advanced calibration technologies

Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience.
• Strong background in service/calibration of process weighing equipment.
• Comfortable working under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, commission, and troubleshoot on-site process weighing systems.
• Install and commission belt weighers and boiler leak detection systems.
• Complete service reports and calibration certificates.

Skills

Fault finding on weighing systems

Electrical diagnostics

Technical documentation

Education

ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Permanent Salary: GBP35,900 - GBP38,000
Location: Sevenoaks

08:30am to 16:30pm - 37.5hrs p/week
Additional information:
-Preferred work location: Reading area
-Travel: UK & International
-Company car provided

Note:
-This role requires flexibility for travel, occasional overnight stays, and scheduled weekend availability. All applicants must hold a valid UK driving license.

As a Field Service Engineer at Procon Engineering (part of NOV Rig Equipment), you ll be the frontline expert delivering precision calibration, commissioning, and repair services across customer sites throughout the UK. In your role as a Field Service Engineer, you will be home based travelling to customer sites daily to undertake your work.

Working autonomously, you ll tackle complex challenges across a range of process weighing and measurement systems bringing critical equipment back online with accuracy and efficiency.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem-solving, independence, and contributing to industrial safety and performance.

Core Responsibilities:
-Calibrate, commission, and troubleshoot on-site process weighing systems using F1/M1 test weights, flow meters, and force calibration rigs
-Install and commission belt weighers and boiler leak detection systems
-Calibrate instruments for temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, and magnet strength
-Perform off-site repairs of scales and balances at Procon HQ
-Complete service reports and calibration certificates before leaving site
-Ensure compliance with all NOV/Procon HSE policies and procedures

Occasional Duties:
-Support assembly and testing at HQ as needed
-Provide weekend cover (one in every three Saturdays)
-Collaborate with or support fellow engineers on joint service jobs
-Travel and overnight stays across the UK as required

Essential Qualifications & Experience:
-ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC preferred)
-Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience
-Strong background in service/calibration of process weighing equipment
-Comfortable working under pressure and independently
-Willingness to travel throughout the UK and stay overnight as needed

Desirable:
-Experience in temperature calibration
-Exposure to food hygiene environments
-Knowledge of scales and systems used in silos, platforms, and industrial control

Technical Skills:
-Proficient in fault finding on weighing systems
-Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and calibration equipment
-Ability to read and interpret technical documentation

Behavioural Competencies:
-Self-motivated, responsible, and customer-focused
-Strong communicator (verbal and written)
-Collaborative mindset with good conflict management
-Ethical and safety-conscious in all aspects of work

What NOV Offer
-Competitive salary and overtime available
-Company vehicle, tools and equipment provided
-Full training on advanced calibration technologies
-Clear pathway for technical development
-Supportive and safety-first team culture
-Travel variety and hands-on engineering challenge

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing
-Private Medical Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection
-Pension Plan
-Income Protection
-Life Assurance
-Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)
-Dental Insurance
-Healthcare Cash Plan
-Partner Life Assurance
-Critical Illness Cover
-Retail Vouchers
-Gym Membership
-Cycle to Work Scheme
-Travel Insurance