Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection

Location: Inchinnan

Are you a Field Service Engineer with experience in fire, gas detection, commissioning and repair?

My Birmingham based client is looking for a Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection to join their growing service team.

They are a Birmingham, UK-based specialist in gas and flame detection technology, designing, manufacturing and supporting high-performance portable and fixed gas detection equipment for safety-critical environments.

The role is remote, ideally from Birmingham or the surrounding areas, with travel to customer sites across the assigned territory.

Responsibilities for the remote Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection:

Provide installation, commissioning, service, repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting support for gas detection equipment and systems, acting as a visible technical point of contact for customers.
Provide daily service, repair, installation and commissioning support on gas detection equipment and systems.
Plan and undertake routine service calls within defined territory, maximising productive time and service revenue and allowing sufficient time to respond to emergency call outs.
Oversee diagnosis and troubleshooting activity, ensuring customer issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.
Ensure the maintenance of an appropriate level of spares, consumables and accessories carried in the company vehicle to support the efficient performance of servicing and repairs.
Control individual expenses within agreed budget levels and to maintain company assets in line with maintenance schedules.
Ensure any test equipment is calibrated and tested at the defined intervals.
Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of systems, acting as a liaison on technical and administrative matters.
Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Service Manager, including call plans for the following week.

Skills and requirements for the remote Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection:

Fault finding skills.
Ability to schedule and manage a work diary effectively.
Computer literate.
Ability to read circuit diagrams and electrical drawings.
Experience working to risk assessments, method statements and Permit to Work schemes.
Full Driving Licence.

The package includes a company vehicle, overtime and a very competitive package.

To apply for the Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed)