Field Service Engineer

Location: Leeds and surrounding areas Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 basic + uncapped overtime + on‑call allowance OTE: £50,000 – £55,000+

Overview

A Field Service Engineer is required to join a leading UK provider of physical security systems, including gates, barriers, blockers and turnstiles. This is a hands‑on field role suited to engineers with experience working on larger machinery, agricultural equipment or PLC‑controlled systems, combined with strong mechanical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair security systems including gates, barriers, blockers and turnstiles
• Carry out fault‑finding on mechanical and basic electrical/PLC systems
• Attend breakdowns and complete reactive maintenance work
• Take part in an on‑call rota (currently 1 in 5, moving to 1 in 6)
• Complete digital job reports and communicate with clients on‑site
• Travel across the region with occasional overnight stays

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering background essential
• Experience working on larger machinery, plant, agricultural equipment or PLC‑controlled systems
• Basic electrical knowledge, including 3‑phase and 24v systems
• 18th Edition desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors and in confined spaces
• Based within the Leeds area
• Flexible for travel, overtime and weekend work

Mandatory Security & Clearance Requirements

• 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 that do not meet all of the above criteria cannot be considered.

Package

• £38,000 – £45,000 basic salary (45hr week door‑to‑door)
• Uncapped overtime (1.3x weekdays and weekends)
• On‑call allowance
• Company van, tools, PPE and phone provided
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 25 days
• Full training and progression opportunities

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Ideal for engineers from plant, agricultural, heavy equipment or industrial backgrounds looking to move into a specialist, high‑earning field service role. Interested? Press APPLY today.

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