Field Service Engineer (Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Field Service Engineer to maintain, install, and repair perimeter security systems in Hertfordshire. The role offers a salary between £38,000 and £48,000, a company van, training, and overtime potential. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ in Electrical Engineering and an automation background. This is a day role, Monday to Friday, with early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Company Van

Training

Overtime potential

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Based within Hertfordshire.
• Experience in installation and repair of perimeter security equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installations and repairs of perimeter security equipment.
• Field-based role covering the Hertfordshire area.
• Company van provided for travel.

Skills

Field Service Engineer

Electrical Engineering

Automation background

Education

NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Electrical)

£38,000‑£48,000 + Company Van + Training + Overtime

St Albans

Are you an Electrical Field Service Engineer looking for an autonomous role within a stable, growing company, offering excellent overtime potential, a varied workload, and early finishes on Fridays to maintain your work‑life balance?

For over 20 years, this well‑established and reputable company has specialised in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of high‑quality perimeter security systems for the commercial sector. With continued growth, an expanding client base, and an increasing workload, they are now looking to strengthen their dedicated service team with an additional engineer.

Working both independently and with another engineer, you'll handle planned and reactive callouts to install, service, and repair automated perimeter security systems at commercial sites across Hertfordshire. This is a Monday to Friday role, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm with an early finish at 4:30 pm on Fridays.

This role would suit an Electrical Field Service looking to join a secure, long‑standing business in a varied, days‑based role offering autonomy, overtime opportunities to increase earnings, and genuine work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, installations and repairs of perimeter security equipment.
• Field‑based, covering the Hertfordshire patch.
• Company van provided.

Qualifications

• Field Service Engineer.
• NVQ in Electrical Engineering.
• Automation background.
• Based within Hertfordshire.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Reference Number: BBBH22340B

If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.