Electronics Field Service Engineer – M4​/M5 Corridor

Electronics Field Service Engineer – Based Swindon / M4 / M5 Corridor

Company:
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd, 172 Brook Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SD
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Start salary: £35,000 plus overtime package.

Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc. We design and manufacture life‑saving products for 50 years, protecting people from toxic and flammable gases.

• Servicing, calibrating and repairing electronic gas detection equipment to relevant standards.
• Ensure all serviced products are tested and left fully operational, demonstrating to the site responsible person and recording this on service paperwork.
• Support other team members on jobs that require multiple engineers.
• Provide customer user training when required – once experienced.
• Work closely with the Service Admin team to schedule jobs efficiently and meet customers’ requirements.
• Complete service reports accurately and submit them on time.
• Prepare RAMs and POWRAs when required (training given).
• Manage van stock and calibration gas, ensuring life‑critical components are cycled regularly for a first‑time fix.
• Maintain PPE and service equipment within inspection dates and keep service clothing clean and respectable.
• Cover a geographical area based from Swindon / M4 / M5 Corridor (required) and other areas for 2‑man jobs.

• HNC/HND in electronics/electrical field or equivalent technical qualification (preferred – Crowcon will provide full product training).
• Previous Field Service Engineering experience is an advantage but not required.
• Experience in electronic equipment service, troubleshooting, repair.
• Commissioning and/or installation experience desirable.
• Excellent customer communication skills in both writing and verbal.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Confined Space, IPAF and Safety Passport preferable, but full training provided.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks when using access equipment or accessing confined spaces.

• Inspire with passion and values.
• Culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative team player.
• Direct and unbiased communication.
• Curious and willing to disrupt the status quo.

• Paid overtime 1.5× hourly rate; double time on Sundays when required.
• 37.5‑hour week contractually.
• Travel time included in paid working hours.
• Company van and credit card.
• Generous pension (up to 10.5% match).
• Company shares.
• Health cash plan (Medicash).
• Eyecare scheme (Specsavers).
• Corporate life insurance.
• 25 days holiday (plus birthday off after 1 year of service).
• Optional 3 days holiday purchase.
• 14 weeks paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice car leasing.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you feel you meet the core responsibilities but lack some listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.