Trainee Field Service Engineer (Security Systems)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Door to door pay

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Field Service Engineer to cover a 40-mile patch around Newton Abbot, Devon. You will install and service CCTV, fire and security alarms, while shadowing until confident to work autonomously.

The role includes an on-call rota (1 in 5 weeks) with overtime and a company vehicle, tools, and door-to-door pay. A mechanical or electrical qualification is preferred, with the potential to grow into an engineer.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification required (NVQ, T-Level, BSc).
• Willing to commute to sites within Devon county.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and installing fire and security systems.
• On call rota (1 in every 5 weeks) with additional pay when called out.
• Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:30, with optional overtime (1.5x).
• Company vehicle and tools provided; door-to-door pay.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical aptitude

Education

Electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, T-Level, BSc)

Job description

Trainee Field Service Engineer (Security Systems)

Newton Abbott

£28,000 - £34,000 (OTE £45,000) + Specialist Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Tools + Overtime + Local Patch + Door to Door pay

Are you looking to kickstart your engineering career with a local specialist in security and fire systems offering full on the job training and a local Devon giving you a great work life balance and optional overtime (OTE £45,000).

This well-established domestic and commercial alarm specialist has seen continuous growth over the last 16 year and they are now looking to expand the team further. They are experts in burglar alarms, CCTV, Fire and Security systems and this dynamic role will see you learn and grow into an Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for covering a 40 miles radius patch of Newton Abbey. You will be installing and servicing CCTV, fire and security alarms all whilst being shadowed until you have the confident to work autonomously. The role also involves a on call rota (1 week in every 5) which is reimbursed and 2x pay if you were to be called out.

This role would suit someone with a mechanical or electrical qualification looking to kickstart your career with an established company to grow into an Engineer.

The Role:

• Servicing and installing fire and security systems
• On call rota (1 in every 5 weeks) and rarely called out
• Monday - Friday (08:30am - 4:30pm) with optional overtime (1.5x pay)
• Company vehicle and tools provided and door to door pay.

The Person:

• Electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, T-Level, BSc)
• Willing to commute to sites in Devon

Reference number: BBBH27974

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.