Job Description

Field Service Engineer
Location:
Cardiff
Sector:
Job type:
Salary:
Up to 32000 per annum + Company Car
Contact:
Andy Jones
Email:
Andy.Jones@yolkrecruitment.com
Job ref:
BBBH39748
Published:
about 13 hours ago
Expiry date:
21 October 2025
Position: Field Service Engineer
Location: Cardiff, South Wales (with UK travel)
Salary: 32,000-32,000
Benefits: Fully expensed company car (private mileage excluded), contributory pension scheme with death in service.
Yolk Recruitment is delighted to represent a forward-thinking company looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer to join their standalone engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on, varied role focused on engineering, with minimal operational interference and real scope to make a difference during an exciting growth phase.
About the Company
The company is a well-established manufacturer and service provider operating in highly regulated environments, supplying critical equipment used by law enforcement and commercial customers across the UK and beyond. With over 50 years of experience, they maintain a committed, specialist engineering team focused on delivering quality maintenance and repair services within a supportive and autonomous working environment.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for on-site servicing, fault-finding, and repairs of specialised equipment located primarily within secure environments across the UK.
This role involves domestic travel, including overnight stays and occasional overseas training visits. You will manage your own workload with support from service administrators and liaise with on-site personnel to ensure smooth service visits.
What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining specialised equipment at various customer sites
• Electrical and electronic fault finding, including module swap-outs and on-site repairs
• Performing detailed repairs and thorough testing at the company's facility
• Managing your own service schedule effectively
• Coordinating with site staff and contract managers for access arrangements
• Participating in overseas training with partner organisations
• Maintaining compliance with safety and security clearance protocols

What You'll Need

• Desirably a HNC/HND qualification or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic engineering
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with electronic devices
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally overseas
• Willing to undergo and maintain NPPV Level 2 security clearance
• Good communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach

Are you up to the challenge?
Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones.
Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.