Field Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Company pension

Life insurance

Career development

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an aspiring Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a good opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer looking to build practical experience and develop a career in field service and maintenance.

You will work on specialist security equipment, including hydraulic bollards and road blockers, carrying out installations, planned maintenance and reactive repairs across the South of the UK.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical or engineering background.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and circuits.
• Practical and willing to learn.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 18th Edition (BS 7671) or other electrical qualifications.
• Mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ or equivalent.
• Hydraulic knowledge or experience.
• Previous maintenance or field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, installations and reactive repairs.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Manage your daily schedule and travel between customer sites.
• Maintain and manage your own stock of spare parts.
• Liaise professionally with customers on-site.
• Complete clear and accurate service reports.
• Work independently while supporting the wider engineering team.
• Participate in a call-out rota and undertake overtime when required.
• Complete all work safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Engineering

Electrical circuits

Hydraulics

Field service

Troubleshooting

Driving license

18th Edition

NVQ

Education

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an aspiring Field Service Engineer on behalf of our client.

This is a good opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer looking to build practical experience and develop a career in field service and maintenance.

You will work on specialist security equipment, including hydraulic bollards and road blockers, carrying out installations, planned maintenance and reactive repairs across the South of the UK.

The role is predominantly based around the M4 corridor, with occasional international travel opportunities.

The position would suit someone with an electrical, mechanical or engineering background who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving and working independently. Ex‑military applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, installations and reactive repairs.
• Assist with diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Manage your daily schedule and travel between customer sites.
• Maintain and manage your own stock of spare parts.
• Liaise professionally with customers on‑site.
• Complete clear and accurate service reports.
• Work independently while supporting the wider engineering team.
• Participate in a call‑out rota and undertake overtime when required.
• Complete all work safely and to a high standard.

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical, mechanical or engineering background.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and circuits.
• Practical and willing to learn.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 18th Edition (BS 7671) or other electrical qualifications.
• Mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ or equivalent.
• Hydraulic knowledge or experience.
• Previous maintenance or field service experience.

Full training will be provided, making this a strong opportunity for a graduate or junior engineer to gain specialist, hands‑on experience.
What’s on Offer?

• £50,000+ potential with overtime
• Overtime paid at x2 hourly rate
• Company van and tools.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Career development and specialist training.

If you’re a graduate, junior engineer or service leaver looking for a practical role where you can develop your engineering skills and gain valuable field experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Ex‑military applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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