Service and Maintenance Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van/tools

Overtime paid at x2 hourly rate

Life insurance

Pension

Bonus scheme

Sharesave scheme

Career development

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to join our growing team. You’ll carry out maintenance, installations and reactive callouts on security products such as hydraulic bollards and road blockers, across the South of the UK with occasional international travel.

The role combines hands-on fieldwork with problem-solving and reporting; you’ll manage your daily schedule, maintain stock, produce service reports, and work independently or with others.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical systems and electronic circuits.
• Proactive, reliable, and self-sufficient approach to work.
• Good communication skills and professional attitude on-site.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance, installations, and reactive callouts.
• Managing your daily schedule via the job planner, ensuring efficient travel and time management.
• Maintaining and organising your own stock of spare parts.
• Delivering a professional and confident service when liaising with customers.
• Producing clear and detailed service reports.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Participating in a callout rota and undertaking overtime when required.

Skills

Electrical systems

On-site communication

Independent workload

Education

BS 7671 (18th Edition)

NVQ or equivalent (mechanical)

Hydraulic knowledge/certifications

Tools

Hydraulic knowledge

Job description

JMB19 - Southern Field Service and Maintenance Engineer.

Location: Remote, M4 corridor predominantly.

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (£50,000+With Overtime)

Benefits: Company Van/Tools. Overtime paid at x2 hourly rate.

Overview:

We're looking for a motivated, technically minded Field Service Engineer to join a growing and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and the freedom of working in the field.

You'll be working on a variety of specialist security products, including hydraulic bollards and road blockers, supporting installations at high-profile and prestigious locations across the South of the UK with occasional international travel opportunities.

Ex Military applicants strongly encouraged to apply!

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned maintenance, installations, and reactive callouts
• Managing your daily schedule via the job planner, ensuring efficient travel and time management
• Maintaining and organising your own stock of spare parts
• Delivering a professional and confident service when liaising with customers
• Producing clear and detailed service reports
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Working both independently and as part of a team
• Participating in a callout rota and undertaking overtime when required
• Ensuring all work is completed with precision, safety, and attention to detail

What We're Looking For

• A understanding of electrical systems and electronic circuits
• A proactive, reliable, and self-sufficient approach to work
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude on-site
• Ability to manage workload independently

Desirable Qualifications.

• BS 7671 (18th Edition) or other electrical qualifications
• Mechanical qualifications (NVQ or equivalent)
• Hydraulic knowledge or certifications

Training will be provided to support your development.

Additional Benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Company van/tools
• Career development