Service and Maintenance Engineer

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£30,000–£40,000 a year

Reading

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Remote

Work setup

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In brief

This field service engineer role involves maintaining and installing specialist security equipment at high-profile locations across the South of the UK. The work focuses on executing planned maintenance, performing reactive callouts, and managing technical installations to ensure security systems operate with precision and safety.

Best for

Ex-military personnel with technical experience

Worth knowing

Participation in a callout rota and overtime work are required.

What you need

Required

  • Electrical systems

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Electronic circuits

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Workload management

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • BS 7671 18th Edition

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Mechanical qualifications

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Hydraulic knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Perform maintenance and installations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage daily schedules

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain spare parts stock

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce service reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Liaise with customers

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

Remote
Company van
Supplied tools
Double-rate overtime
Life insurance
Pension scheme
Bonus scheme
Sharesave scheme
Full job description (from employer)⌄

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

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