Who we are
FM: Systems, part of Johnson Controls (JCI), delivers workplace management technology that helps facility and real estate teams create efficient, employee-focused environments. Our solutions span space optimization, asset management, real estate planning, scheduling, and sustainability—empowering clients to improve performance and efficiency.
What we offer
1. Competitive salary and overtime rates
2. Company pool car for work purposes
3. 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
4. Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
5. Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
6. Encouraging and collaborative ethos
7. Career development through various career ladders
8. Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
9. Access to business resource groups and training on things we value
What you will do
We’re hiring a Trainee Field Service Technician to install our sensor technology across the UK. This role requires the successful candidate to cover Reading, Oxford and the surrounding areas, ideally based in or near Reading. You’ll work primarily on customer sites, including weekends and varied hours. If you’re tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
How you will do it
10. Assist with sensor installations and testing
11. Create Excel tables with sensor data
12. Review floor plans to determine equipment needs
13. Prepare and install hardware
14. Fully test systems on-site
15. Document all work
16. Learn and grow toward a Field Service Technician role
What we look for
Required
17. Valid Driver’s License.
18. Happy to work offsite 80% of the time (most working hours are spent travelling and at customer premises installing)
19. Flexibility with working hours (shifts can start early morning or late afternoon)
20. Computer literate with experience in using excel spreadsheets.
21. Strong time management and organization skills.
22. Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and colleagues.
23. Physical capability to install sensors and hardware – bending and crawling under desks for prolonged periods of time.
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