Roadside Technology Engineer

DCS Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Recruitment Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission and maintain roadside technology across Bristol and NH East region. The role is full-time (40 hours) with a variable shift pattern and requires travel to contract sites.

The position offers up to £45,000 DOE plus a company car; prior experience with electrical/electronic equipment and HERS knowledge is preferred, with a hands-on site-based engineering focus.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience installing and/or maintaining electrical or electronic equipment.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of HERS.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain roadside technology equipment.
• Test software, hardware and systems.
• Work safely and promote safety culture; comply with Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Produce and maintain Health & Safety documentation.
• Support the Assistant Project Manager with planning and delivery of projects and tasks.
• Oversee operational teams and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and wider project teams.
• Support delivery of roadside technology works across the regional highways network.

Skills

Roadside tech installation

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

IT basics

Willing to travel

Work at height

Night shift ability

HERS knowledge

Education

ONC/HNC in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Motorway Roadside Technology Engineer

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + Car

Location: Bristol

Full Time - 40 Hours | Variable Shift Pattern

I am recruiting for an experienced Technology Engineer - Roadside Technology to join a well-established organisation specialising in the delivery and maintenance of critical highways infrastructure across the UK.

The business plays a key role in keeping major road networks safe, operational and connected, delivering highways maintenance, technology and infrastructure services across significant national and regional contracts. This role sits within the NH East operation and will focus specifically on roadside technology across the region.

This is a hands‑on engineering position involving the installation, maintenance and commissioning of roadside technology equipment, working alongside operational teams and specialist subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation, commissioning and maintenance of roadside technology equipment.
• Undertake software, hardware and systems testing.
• Work safely and promote a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Produce and maintain required Health & Safety documentation.
• Support the Assistant Project Manager with the planning and delivery of projects and tasks.
• Oversee operational teams and specialist subcontractors on site.
• Ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and wider project teams.
• Support the successful delivery of roadside technology works across the regional highways network.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in the installation and/or maintenance of electrical or electronic equipment.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous registration with or knowledge of HERS.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to travel across NH East contract sites.
• Comfortable working roadside and at height.
• Flexibility to undertake night work where required.
• Ability to successfully complete a basic DBS check.

This opportunity would particularly suit someone from a highways technology, roadside systems, electrical/electronic maintenance, ITS or similar infrastructure environment who enjoys a practical, site-based engineering role.

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