Field Service Technician

Robert Walters UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK service provider is looking for a detail-oriented field engineer in Bolton. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of display hardware. Candidates should have strong diagnostic skills in electrical systems and a willingness to work flexible hours. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £35,000 plus additional pay for overtime and travel expenses, alongside a company vehicle and tools.

Benefits

Fully expensed vehicle

Stakeholder pension scheme

Tools provided

Door-to-door travel pay

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Electrical, Electronics, IT, or AV background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installation of display hardware and supporting structures.
• Commissioning and preventative maintenance.
• Occasional fabrication and refurbishment work.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills in IT

Comfortable working outdoors

Experience in field-based service

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Company laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

The Role

This is a hands-on, field-based role offering exceptional variety. Technicians work across a wide range of environments from retail and corporate spaces to roadside installations and major sporting venues. Responsibilities include:

• Installation of display hardware, electrical and data systems, and supporting structures
• Commissioning and preventative maintenance
• Modular-level field service and event support
• Occasional fabrication and refurbishment work at the Bolton-based HQ

What You’ll Need

• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working outdoors and at height
• Strong diagnostic skills in IT, electrical, or electronics
• Experience in field-based service, installation, or commissioning
• Willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, and bank holidays
• Electrical, Electronics, IT or AV background (or relevant transferable experience)
• ONC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• IPAF (1b, 3a, 3b), PASMA, CSCS card, and working at height training

What’s on Offer

• Base salary: £32,000–£35,000 (plus circa 25% uplift through overtime and travel pay)
• Vehicle: Fully expensed Ford Transit Custom or VW Transporter (including personal use)
• Tools & Tech: Company laptop, mobile phone, PPE, and tools provided
• Expenses: “Claim what you pay” basis
• Pension: Stakeholder scheme with company contribution or payment to private pension
• Flexibility: Working hours tailored to suit both the role and the individual
• Travel Pay: Technicians are paid “door to door” - from leaving home to returning

About the Company

My client is a leading UK service provider in the display technology sector. This organisation supports manufacturers, system integrators, and end users with installation and lifetime maintenance of advanced display systems. Their expertise spans TFT and LED technologies, including Micro LED, Chip On Board, and SMD displays for both indoor and outdoor environments. They are the exclusive UK authorised service partner for global leaders such as Samsung and Daktronics, and work closely with major Digital Out Of Home brands including Ocean Outdoor, JC Decaux, Alight Media, and Global. Their installations are found in high-profile locations such as Harrods, Piccadilly Lights, Wembley Stadium, and Barclays HQ.

What’s Next?

If you’re a detail-oriented field engineer with strong diagnostic skills in electrical or electronic systems and want to join a rapidly growing business, please click the link to apply.