Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Location:

Around the Derby/Nottingham area

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on‑call allowance OTE: £50,000 – £55,000+

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.

• Install, service and repair security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles)
• Fault‑find across mechanical and basic electrical/PLC systems
• Attend breakdowns and support reactive maintenance
• Participate in on‑call rota (1 in 5 → 1 in
  6)
• Complete digital job reports and liaise with clients on‑site
• Travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

• Strong mechanical engineering background (essential)
• Experience with larger machinery / plant / agricultural equipment / PLC‑controlled systems
• Basic electrical knowledge (e.g. 3‑phase, 24v systems, 18th Edition desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces
• Based within Derby/Nottingham area
• Flexible for travel, overtime and weekends

• Right to work in the UK (documentation required)
• 5 years continuous UK residency
• 5 years continuous employment history (fully traceable)
• No criminal convictions
• British passport required

Applications not meeting ALL criteria cannot be considered.

• £38k–£40k basic
• Uncapped overtime (1.3x weekdays + weekends)
• On‑call allowance
• Company van, tools, PPE, phone
• 22 days holiday + BH (rising to 25)
• Full training + progression

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.