Job Description

Service Engineer - Mechanical Background

London / South East | Field-Based Role | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Overtime + Call-Out Rota

Company

Leading UK manufacturer and installer of bespoke perimeter security equipment. From automatic gates and barriers to high-security bollards and anti-terror systems, they supply and maintain equipment for critical sites including airports, MOD facilities, utilities, rail, and government infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Seeking a

Service Engineer

from a

mechanical background

to join the field service team. This is a hands-on role with full training provided, offering the opportunity to upskill into electrical and control systems over time.

If you have some hands on experience working on mechanical machinery, fault finding, labouring, practical work and are seeking training then please apply.

Potential Backgrounds

(not limited to):

Agricultural machinery maintenance/repair Conveyor systems / material handling equipment Plant fitting (e.g. diggers, excavators, heavy plant) Shift fitter in a manufacturing/factory environment Installation or repair of site equipment such as wheel washes

Key Responsibilities

Carry out installation, servicing, and repairs of perimeter security equipment Perform mechanical fault-finding and repairs on site Use hand tools and equipment (e.g. Stihl saws for cutting induction loops - full training provided) Assist with electrical testing where possible (basic knowledge such as using a multimeter would be an advantage) Participate in the company call-out rota to support clients with urgent issues Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient service delivery

About You

a mechanical background with proven hands-on experience Basic electrical knowledge (e.g. testing voltage with a multimeter) is desirable but not essential Comfortable working outdoors and on varied sites Willing to learn and progress into electrical/controls training in the long term Full UK driving licence required

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus overtime and call-out allowance Full training and equipment provided (including induction loop cutting and electrical upskilling) Career progression into electrical and controls systems Varied and interesting work across high-profile UK projects

How to Apply

If you're a mechanically minded engineer looking for a hands-on role with long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Predominantly Covering London/ South East but will travel further.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Experience:

Service Engineering: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road