Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer required to join a well-known and reputable security business in Epping. Due to year-on-year growth they are seeking gate and barrier engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate does not need experience in the sector, however you will need strong mechanical skills, some electrical skills and experience within a service role. You will be based within 1.5 hours of the Essex location and be happy to work in the south territory Full training and ongoing development will be provided. You will work within the South region, only needing to go into the workshop a few times per month. You could travel in and around the southern region. Salary is £40,000 per annum raising to £45k once trained. For experienced Engineers within the security sector, you will be offered £45,000 per annum. Responsibilities: * Repair and Maintenance of a wide range of automated security products (sliding gates, hinged gate barriers, blockers, bollards, and control panels etc.) * Installation of new or replacement products, where required. * Carry out fault diagnosis, to identify and replace components which are faulty. * Testing of systems, to ensure they set and operating correctly. * Complete a nine-point force test and report any failure immediately to the office. * Accurately complete site related reports for Repairs and Maintenance, to assist with quoting additional works, where required. * Display a proactive, can-do attitude within the organisation, with a culture of right first time and ownership of problems. * Assist with help growing the business by proactively visiting clients and sites, to offer our services. Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Hydraulic and electro-mechanical experience is required (you must have an electromechanical background and ideally hold a relevant qualification in either mechanical, electrical or electronics. * Experience within a remote and site based role. * Strong technical background with the ability to fault find, diagnose and carry out repairs. * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. * Excellent customer service skills. * Full clean license with less than 6 points. * Flexible approach to work - willing to travel within your designated area and rarely, further afield to support the business requirements. Benefits: * A basic salary of up to £40,000 Per Annum * Company van * Mobile phone * Standard working time: 42.5hrs/week * Overtime (door to door) * Pension * 28 days holiday, including bank holidays. * Opportunity to join a very reputable company * Challenging and varied working environment. * Training (DHF, PLC, Welding)