Ref: SYN54317

Field Service Engineer

• Location England, South East, Surrey, Croydon
• Sector ManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £35000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: + Overtime + Holiday + On-Call + Van

Field Service Engineer – Gates, Barriers & Security Systems

Location: Around the Croydon area (field-based across London & South East, with occasional workshop days in Crawley)
Salary: £35,000 basic + overtime + on-call allowance (OTE £45,000–£50,000+)
Training provided | Career progression | Hands-on, varied field work

Important: You must hold a British passport and have no criminal convictions as security clearance is required.

The Role We’re working with a leading engineering business that designs, installs, and maintains physical security systems across the UK. They’re looking for a mechanically minded Field Service Engineer to join their team.

Your time will be split between:

• Field service work – attending sites across London and the South East to install, service, and repair high-security systems (gates, barriers, blockers, turnstiles).
• Workshop fitting – supporting the Crawley workshop when field work is quieter, carrying out mechanical and electrical fitting/assembly tasks.

Electrical knowledge isn’t essential, but if you can use a multi-meter to check voltages on motors or similar equipment, that’s a strong advantage.
Please note: random drug and alcohol tests may be carried out on certain client sites.

Why join?

• £35,000 base salary
• Overtime at 1.3x after 40 hours (weekdays)
• Uncapped overtime and weekend work available
• On-call rota with generous allowance (1-in-5)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years)
• Company van (business use only), tools, PPE, phone and uniform provided
• Long-term progression with training on electrical/control systems once the core role is mastered

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, servicing and repairing gates, barriers, blockers, and turnstiles
• Attending breakdowns and fault-finding/diagnostics
• Cutting induction loops into concrete/tarmac (training provided)
• Using mechanical skills daily – hands-on repairs and maintenance
• Completing electronic job sheets on tablet/smartphone
• Travelling across London and the South East (occasional overnight stays)
• Providing excellent customer service on-site

What we’re looking for

• Strong mechanical background (essential), ideally from one of the following:
  • Agricultural machinery maintenance
  • Conveyor systems or material handling equipment
  • Plant fitting or heavy equipment repairs
  • Shift fitting in a factory
  • Site-based equipment such as wheel washes
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous) – motors, multi-meters, 24v/240v systems
• Full UK driving licence (clean preferred)
• Physically fit and comfortable with outdoor/manual work (including confined spaces)
• Willing to travel, stay away occasionally, and take part in an on-call rota
• Able to pass a safety-critical medical and face-fit test (must be clean-shaven for P3 mask use)
• British passport and no criminal convictions (security clearance required)

If you’re a hands-on engineer with a solid mechanical background looking for a field role with variety, apply today.