Senior Field Service Engineer

The Recruitment Company; Chobham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical staffing firm is seeking a Technical Manager in Chobham to lead a team of Field Service Engineers. You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring service quality and client satisfaction. This role demands strong technical knowledge and supervisory skills, with occasional international travel to projects in Europe and the Middle East. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a high-tech company van.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Brand new high-tech company van

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to step in hands-on when required.
• Excellent people-management skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Field Service Engineers.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Act as a trusted technical contact for clients.
• Coordinate service schedules and allocate workloads.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Technical knowledge

People management

Hands-on technical skills

Job description

About the job Senior Field Service Engineer

Are you ready to take the next step in your technical career?
We are looking for a Technical Manager to lead a small team of Field Service Engineers, combining hands-on technical expertise with team leadership. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge who is looking to move into (or grow within) a supervisory role.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will:

Lead and manage a team of 2 Field Service Engineers, providing coaching, support, and day-to-day supervision.

Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Act as a trusted technical contact for clients, ensuring any issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Coordinate service schedules, allocate workloads, and prioritise tasks.

Travel internationally around 4 times per year (to the Middle East, France, and Scandinavia) to support projects and clients.

Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and industry regulations.

Drive continuous improvement across service processes and technical delivery.

About You

Were looking for someone who:

Has previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a technical or engineering environment.

Possesses strong technical knowledge and the ability to step in hands-on when required.

Is a natural communicator with excellent people-management skills.

Can prioritise effectively, delegate tasks, and maintain high service standards.

Is open to occasional international travel.

Whats on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

A brand new high-tech company van provided as part of the role.

The chance to lead and develop a small, dedicated engineering team.

Exposure to international projects across Europe and the Middle East.

A varied role combining technical know-how with leadership responsibility.