Ref: 100133

Field Service Engineer (Essex)

• Location Essex
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £38,000 – £40,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on-call allowance

Field Service Engineer

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

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 Chelmsford or surrounding areas

• Flexible for travel, overtime and weekends

Mandatory Security & Clearance (Non-Negotiable)

• 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.

Package

• £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

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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.

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