Field Service Engineer (X-Ray / Security Systems)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Banbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Overtime

On-Call Allowance

Training

Progression

International Travel

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service, maintain and repair advanced security screening equipment across the UK. You will join a global leader delivering X-ray, CCTV, access control and metal detection systems to airports, seaports and critical infrastructure.

This field-based role offers manufacturer training, excellent overtime opportunities, an on-call rota, and travel with occasional overnight stays, with progression into senior technical

Qualifications

• Field service experience with maintenance or installation engineering.
• Strong electrical or electronic fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, install, and repair advanced security screening equipment.
• Fault find on X-ray systems, metal detectors, body scanners, CCTV, and access control.
• Travel nationwide to customer sites with occasional overnight stays.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota with excellent overtime opportunities.
• Receive ongoing manufacturer training with opportunities for international travel.

Skills

Field service

Electrical fault-finding

Job description

Field Service Engineer (X-Ray & Security Systems)

Salary and Benefits:

• £38,000 - £45,000


• OTE £55k-£60k


• Overtime


• On-Call Allowance


• Company Vehicle


• Training


• Progression


• International Travel


• Company Benefits

South England (Field Based)

Are you a Field Service Engineer with an electrical or electro-mechanical background, looking to join a global leader in high security technology where you'll receive manufacturer training and have the opportunity to travel internationally?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist engineering business delivering advanced security solutions to airports, seaports, government facilities, and critical infrastructure across the UK and overseas. The company offers excellent job security, ongoing investment in its engineers, and clear progression into senior technical and international roles.

In this role, you'll install, service, maintain, and repair a range of sophisticated security systems including X-ray scanners, metal detectors, body scanners, access control, and CCTV systems. You'll travel nationwide to customer sites and receive ongoing comprehensive manufacturer training.

The ideal candidate will have a background in field service, maintenance, or installation engineering with strong electrical or electronic fault-finding skills, looking to develop your skills and progress your career.

The Role:

• Service, maintain, install, and repair advanced security screening equipment


• Fault find on X-ray systems, metal detectors, body scanners, CCTV, and access control


• Travel nationwide to customer sites with occasional overnight stays


• Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota with excellent overtime opportunities


• Receive ongoing manufacturer training with opportunities for international travel

The Person:

• Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer background


• Electrical, electro-mechanical, or IT hardware experience


• Happy with UK-wide travel and on-call work


• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH26677

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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.