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Field Service Engineer

Job Description
Field Service Engineer

Location: South of England
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Overtime

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a specialist technical business, covering customer sites across the South of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced service engineer with a background in X-ray screening, security inspection or associated detection equipment to join a growing field-based engineering team.



Key Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, service and maintain X-ray screening equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical faults.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
  • Respond to customer breakdowns and provide effective technical support.
  • Complete equipment testing and calibration where required.
  • Provide customers with technical advice and guidance.
  • Complete accurate service reports and maintenance records.
  • Liaise with internal technical teams to resolve complex faults.
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant Health & Safety procedures.
  • Travel extensively throughout the South of England, with occasional overnight stays.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
  • Direct experience working with X-ray screening equipment is essential.
  • Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills.
  • Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience working independently at customer sites.
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Flexibility to travel throughout the South and stay away when required.


What's on Offer

  • £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
  • Overtime available.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Company benefits package.
  • Full technical training and development.
  • Varied field-based role working with specialist X-ray screening technology.
  • Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist engineering environment.

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