Field Services Engineer

Smiths Detection; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Smiths Detection as a Field Service Engineer, offering critical support in installation and maintenance of security technologies at major airports. The role demands hands-on skills in troubleshooting technical systems with excellent opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical, electronic, mechanical).
• Experience in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain equipment in the field.
• Document all inspections, maintenance, and repair work.
• Provide customer training and technical support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree or Related Trade Certification Level 3 Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Trace and X-Ray technologies

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today’s world.

Job Description:

We have an amazing opportunity right now to join our Service department based in the Gatwick region- covering customers such as Gatwick Airport, Southampton International Airport and Bournemouth Airport, as a Field Service Engineer – III.

Please note when travelling to work, you are paid door to door, so no gifted travel time is required.

This is a critical position where you troubleshoot, service, install and repair Trace and X-ray equipment with strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical.

We’re looking for someone with drive energy and strong self-motivation who is eager to work on high visibility projects.

Join us and we’ll help build your career further, offering excellent opportunities for growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved, we can only consider applicants that are eligible for the UK security clearance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for meeting daily service repair needs and driving customer satisfaction.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains equipment in the field; provides customer training as required.
• Documents all inspections, maintenance, repair work and submits paperwork in a timely basis.
• Order, install, and return parts and manages repair parts cycle time.
• Reviews all logs for open issues and prepares formal reports to customers as necessary.
• Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated
• Assesses product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommends modifications or improvements.
• Seeks to provide technical support to customers and other service professionals as required.
• May participate in site surveys, pilot program service activities, attend meetings, champion special projects and prepare exclusive reports.
• Possesses a solid level of technical knowledge on the company’s Trace and X-Ray technologies.
• Establishes and maintains a close relationship with senior level FSE’s and Product Managers to support the needs of the customer and remain aware of current technical trends.
• Exercises every available measure to control and minimize costs.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.

About You:-

• Associate’s Degree or Related Trade Certification Level 3 Engineering qualification (electrical, electronic, mechanical).
• Equivalence achieved through comparative work and life experience is acceptable.
• Live within commute of either Gatwick Airport, Southampton International Airport and Bournemouth Airport, as a Field Service Engineer – III..
• Experience with mechanical and Air- conditioning Systems desirable.
• Computer literacy; competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
• Some experience directly involved in troubleshooting and field repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting, field repair or technical support activities centred on Electrical and Mechanical systems and equipment is desirable.
• Individuals shall possess excellent communications skills and have a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork. Must always be responsive to all customer issues.
• Must be willing & able to travel at short notice.
• An element of manual handling will be required.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers)or LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Airlines and Aviation, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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