Field Service Engineer-Rotherham
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Rotherham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Mechanical
Electrical
Driving Licence
Automated Machinery
Fault-finding
PLC controls
FULL DESCRIPTION
Field Service Engineer-Rotherham
We're recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established leader in physical security systems. This role suits a hands-on engineer with electromechanical skills who enjoys varied, site-based work. You'll be installing, servicing, and repairing high-security equipment such as gates, barriers, and bollards at client sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, service, and maintain automated physical security systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
- Conduct site surveys and complete job documentation.
- Travel to client sites across the UK - including long-distance driving and overnight stays.
- Participate in an on-call rota (occasional weekend/night work may be required).
Skills & Experience Required:
- Multiskilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines (strong in one, with solid knowledge of the other).
- Experience working on automated/industrial machinery (e.g. steel works, food processing, agricultural repairs).
- Full UK driving licence.
- British passport holder (in-date) and able to pass MOD security vetting.
- Previous gate/barrier/entry system experience is highly desirable.
- Able to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Familiar with PLC controls (preferred).
- Hydraulics knowledge is an advantage.
- Excellent fault-finding skills and customer-facing communication.
- Holds an ECS or CSCS card (preferred).
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
- Flexible with hours, job changes, and travel/staying away as needed.
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