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Field Service Engineer - East Midlands

Innovate Recruitment Ltd

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

23 days ago

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Job summary

A leading international provider of advanced security and detection technology is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join its UK team. This role focuses on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of detection systems at airports and critical infrastructure sites, requiring technical training and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

  • Solid experience in field service roles, particularly in high-tech, security, or aviation.
  • Strong understanding of digital/analogue circuits and confidence with high-voltage systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver preventive maintenance and urgent repair services on security technologies.
  • Install, calibrate, and service X-ray and CT-based systems.
  • Conduct on-site operator training and provide remote support.

Skills

Technical expertise
Customer service
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Technical training in electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-tech environments?

Do you enjoy making a real impact ensuring mission-critical systems run seamlessly where they matter most?

A leading international provider of advanced security and detection technology is looking for a Field Service Engineer to join its UK team, primarily to cover the West Yorkshire and North West regions.

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of sophisticated detection systems at major airports and critical infrastructure sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering preventive maintenance and urgent repair services across a range of security technologies
  • Installing, calibrating, and servicing complex X-ray and CT-based systems
  • Conducting on-site operator training and providing remote technical support
  • Diagnosing issues and resolving system faults with minimal supervision
  • Acting as a trusted point of contact for customers ensuring high satisfaction and operational excellence
  • Travelling to sites across the Yorkshire and North West regions, often at short notice

You ll play a vital role in maintaining public safety, working with industry-leading systems used across the aviation and security landscape.

We re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with great communication and customer service skills. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, dynamic team.

Key requirements:

  • Technical training (e.g., electronics, electrical engineering, or military background)
  • Solid experience in a field service role, ideally within high-tech, security, or aviation industries
  • Strong understanding of digital/analogue circuits Linux experience is a bonus
  • Confidence working with high-voltage systems and complex diagnostic equipment
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and travel frequently

Desirable experience:

  • Experience with x-ray or CT-based technologies
  • Background in aviation, critical infrastructure, or global service operations
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