Electronics Field Service Engineer – Based Swindon / M4 / M5 Corridor
Company: Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd, 172 Brook Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SD.
Start salary: £35,000 plus overtime package.
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc. We design and manufacture life‑saving products for 50 years, protecting people from toxic and flammable gases.
Responsibilities
* Servicing, calibrating and repairing electronic gas detection equipment to relevant standards.
* Ensure all serviced products are tested and left fully operational, demonstrating to the site responsible person and recording this on service paperwork.
* Support other team members on jobs that require multiple engineers.
* Provide customer user training when required – once experienced.
* Work closely with the Service Admin team to schedule jobs efficiently and meet customers’ requirements.
* Complete service reports accurately and submit them on time.
* Prepare RAMs and POWRAs when required (training given).
* Manage van stock and calibration gas, ensuring life‑critical components are cycled regularly for a first‑time fix.
* Maintain PPE and service equipment within inspection dates and keep service clothing clean and respectable.
* Cover a geographical area based from Swindon / M4 / M5 Corridor (required) and other areas for 2‑man jobs.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND in electronics/electrical field or equivalent technical qualification (preferred – Crowcon will provide full product training).
* Previous Field Service Engineering experience is an advantage but not required.
* Experience in electronic equipment service, troubleshooting, repair.
* Commissioning and/or installation experience desirable.
* Excellent customer communication skills in both writing and verbal.
* Full UK driving licence essential.
* Confined Space, IPAF and Safety Passport preferable, but full training provided.
* Ability to perform physically demanding tasks when using access equipment or accessing confined spaces.
Personality & Values
* Inspire with passion and values.
* Culturally sensitive.
* Collaborative team player.
* Direct and unbiased communication.
* Curious and willing to disrupt the status quo.
Company Benefits
* Paid overtime 1.5× hourly rate; double time on Sundays when required.
* 37.5‑hour week contractually.
* Travel time included in paid working hours.
* Company van and credit card.
* Generous pension (up to 10.5% match).
* Company shares.
* Health cash plan (Medicash).
* Eyecare scheme (Specsavers).
* Corporate life insurance.
* 25 days holiday (plus birthday off after 1 year of service).
* Optional 3 days holiday purchase.
* 14 weeks paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Salary sacrifice car leasing.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you feel you meet the core responsibilities but lack some listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
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