Field Service Engineer
St Albans
£38000 - £40000/annum
Posted 2 days ago
About the role
Field Service Engineer – Physical Security Systems
Location: North London / St Albans (M25 corridor)
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on-call allowance
OTE: £50,000 – £55,000+
Overview
We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer to join a leading UK provider of physical security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles).
This is a hands-on field role suited to engineers with experience working on larger machinery, agricultural equipment, or PLC-controlled systems, alongside strong mechanical capability.
Key Responsibilities
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Install, service and repair security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles)
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Fault-find across mechanical and basic electrical/PLC systems
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Attend breakdowns and support reactive maintenance
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Participate in on-call rota (1 in 5 → 1 in 6)
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Complete digital job reports and liaise with clients on-site
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Travel regionally with occasional overnight stays
Requirements
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Strong mechanical engineering background (essential)
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Experience with larger machinery / plant / agricultural equipment / PLC-controlled systems
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Basic electrical knowledge (e.g. 3-phase, 24v systems, 18th Edition desirable)
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Full UK driving licence
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Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces
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Flexible for travel, overtime and weekends
Mandatory Security & Clearance (Non-Negotiable)
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Right to work in the UK (documentation required)
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5 years continuous UK residency
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5 years continuous employment history (fully traceable)
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No criminal convictions
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British passport required
Applications not meeting ALL criteria cannot be considered.
Package
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£38k–£40k basic
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Uncapped overtime (1.3x weekdays + weekends)
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On-call allowance
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Company van, tools, PPE, phone
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22 days holiday + BH (rising to 25)
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Full training + progression
Apply
Ideal for engineers from plant, agricultural, heavy equipment or industrial backgrounds looking to move into a specialist, high-earning field role.
Interested? Press APPLY today.
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