Field Service Engineer

About the role

The company are a specialist security provider delivering monitored alarm and CCTV systems to construction sites and void properties across the Midlands and South West / South East of England. They have an opening for a hands-on field engineer to join their small, close-knit team. You'll begin with a 1-2-month structured training period working alongside an experienced engineer before taking on your own schedule independently. As the role progresses you will have a flexible calendar of service jobs / tasks that will be partially self-managed allowing for flexibility and ownership of the role. 95% of the work is on construction sites installing and maintaining CCTV and wireless detection devices for the site office, compound and site perimeter. Key Duties: Installation of monitored alarm and IP CCTV systems on active construction sites Monthly servicing visits to maintain, re-plan and update systems as sites evolve Regular direct liaison with construction site managers - you'll be the face of FM Security on site Self-managing a fixed schedule across sites in the Midlands and South West / South East of England Occasional overnight stays for more distant sites Working Outdoors Some working at height involved Candidate Requirements - Experience (desirable - not all required): Hands-on field engineering: alarms, CCTV, networking, cabling, antennas or similar installations Direct customer or client-facing work Familiarity with construction site environments CSCS or ECS card - preferred but not essential. We'll support the right candidate in obtaining one. CCTV experience (HIK Vision ideally) Skills required : Good fault-finding and analytical thinking Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own schedule Confident communicator - good phone manner and comfortable talking to clients directly Physically fit and comfortable working in a construction environment Full UK driving licence - including manual vehicles ( Essential ). Basic computer literacy The Person they are looking for: Will take pride in doing a job properly. Should be Easy-going but hardworking, Can build good relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Will be honest, reliable, and professional in their presentation. Require a natural curiosity about, how things work. A willingness to get involved across the business - including spotting opportunities with new and existing clients. Will need to be reasonably physically fit and happy to work outside. Requires some experience in a similar area. Should be enthusiastic. Will need to be technically minded. Will be looking for a long-term career with FM Security. What do we offer for the right candidate? Salary, negotiated based on your experience and skill level Performance-based bonus scheme Company van (Vivaro / Trafic) Company mobile phone and laptop All PPE and tools provided Travel covered (free / subsidised) Full 1-2 month training programme with an experienced engineer

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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Electronic Fire or security, data/telecoms or electrical experience preferred). Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: £28,500 - £32,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience. Location: Mitcheldean GL17. Job Description: This is a genuine opportunity to build a career in the security sector. You'll start alongside an experienced engineer - learning the systems, the sites, and the clients - before stepping into a rewarding solo field role with real autonomy and responsibility.

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