Field Service Engineer- London West

ACS Performance; Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in physical security systems is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work across the UK, installing and maintaining high-security equipment. The ideal candidate is multiskilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines and has experience with automated machinery. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped overtime, and necessary tools and training. Flexibility for travel and overnight stays is required.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Tools and PPE provided

Training on specialist equipment

Competitive salary

Uncapped overtime

Qualifications

• Multiskilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines; strong in one with knowledge in the other.
• Experience with automated/industrial machinery.
• Full UK driving licence and British passport holder.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain automated physical security systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
• Conduct site surveys and complete job documentation.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding

Customer-facing communication

Job description

Job vacancy - Field Service Engineer- London West

Position: Field Service Engineer- London West

Field Service Engineer- London West; area including; Chelsea, Hatfield, Chesham, Windsor, Twickenham

We're recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established leader in physical security systems. This role suits a hands-on engineer with electromechanical skills who enjoys varied, site-based work. You'll be installing, servicing, and repairing high-security equipment such as gates, barriers, and bollards at client sites across the UK.

A company vehicle, tools, PPE, and phone are provided. You'll receive a competitive salary, uncapped overtime, and training on specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and maintain automated physical security systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
• Conduct site surveys and complete job documentation.
• Travel to client sites across the UK - including long-distance driving and overnight stays.
• Participate in an on-call rota (occasional weekend/night work may be required).

Skills & Experience Required:

• Multiskilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines (strong in one, with solid knowledge of the other).
• Experience working on automated/industrial machinery (e.g. steel works, food processing, agricultural repairs).
• Full UK driving licence.
• British passport holder (in-date) and able to pass MOD security vetting.
• Previous gate/barrier/entry system experience is highly desirable.
• Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiar with PLC controls (preferred).
• Hydraulics knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent fault-finding skills and customer-facing communication.
• Holds an ECS or CSCS card (preferred).
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
• Flexible with hours, job changes, and travel/staying away as needed.

ACS are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Field Service Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Field Service Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Field Service Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Field Service Engineer role you desire.