Ref: SYN53327-1

Field Service Engineer

• Location England, South East, Hertfordshire, Watford
• Sector MaintenanceManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £35000 - £50000 per annum, Benefits: + Company van + holidays + overtime

Field Service Engineer – Gates, Barriers & Security Systems

Location: South East (ideally based within 20 miles of Watford) 
Salary: £35,000 basic + overtime + on-call allowance (OTE £45,000–£50,000+)
Training provided | Career growth | Hands-on, varied field work

You MUST hold a British passport and have NO criminal convictions as you will require security clearance.

We’re supporting a leading engineering firm that designs, installs, and maintains physical security systems across the UK. They’re looking for a Field Service Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join their team.

You’ll be working on installations, maintenance, and repairs of high-security systems such as gates, barriers, blockers, and turnstiles — with full training provided. While electrical experience isn’t essential, being comfortable using a multi-meter to check voltages on motors or similar equipment would be a real advantage.
Due to the nature of some client sites, random drug and alcohol tests may be carried out.

Why this role?

• £35,000 base salary
• Overtime at 1.3x after 40 hours (weekdays)
• Uncapped overtime and weekend work available
• On-call rota with generous allowances (1-in-5, moving to 1-in-6)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 after 2 years)
• Company van (business use only), tools, PPE, mobile phone and uniform provided
• Long-term progression — training on electrical/controls systems available once core role targets are met

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, servicing and repairing gates, barriers, blockers, and turnstiles
• Attending breakdowns and carrying out fault-finding/diagnostics
• Cutting induction loops into concrete/tarmac (training & tools provided)
• Using mechanical skills daily – hands-on repair and maintenance work
• Completing electronic job sheets via tablet/smartphone
• Delivering great customer service on-site
• Travelling across the South East, with occasional overnight stays

We’re looking for people with…

• Strong mechanical background essential) — ideally from one of the following:
  • Agricultural machinery maintenance
  • Conveyor systems / material handling equipment
  • Plant fitting / digger or heavy equipment repairs
  • Shift fitting in a factory
  • Site-based equipment such as wheel washes
• Basic electrical understanding (advantageous) — e.g. using a multi-meter, motors, or 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 when needed, and take part in an on-call rota
• Able to pass a safety-critical medical & face-fit test (must be clean-shaven for P3 mask use)
• British passport & no criminal convictions (security clearance required)

Please apply today!