Job Description
Field Service Engineer – Chelmsford / Harlow basedUK-Manufactured, Intelligent Parking Solutions Company£30,000–£36,000 + First-Time-Fix Bonus | Permanent | 40 hrsCompany Vehicle, Fuel Card, 25 Days Holiday (+BH), Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Full Product TrainingThe OpportunityWe’re supporting a market leader in intelligent parking solutions as they expand their Field Service Engineer team across the UK!This role is ideal for a hands-on, self-motivated, multi-skilled engineer with experience working on electromechanical, low-voltage, or security/automation systems. The company designs and manufactures their own parking technology in the UK, including:
* Ticket kiosks and payment terminals
* Barrier and access control systems
* ANPR/CCTV camera technology
* Embedded PCs, printers, touchscreens, and industrial switches
Full product training is provided, making this a strong step for engineers from CCTV, alarms, ticketing, vending, or car park equipment backgrounds who want to develop in a specialist, future-focused industry.The RoleAs a Field Service Engineer, you will:
* Carry out repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance on parking and access control systems
* Work on a range of hardware including cameras, kiosks, barriers, PCs, printers, touchscreens, and Moxa switches
* Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software-related faults
* Install, terminate, and test cabling
* Work safely around power supplies and low-voltage systems
* Support installation and upgrade projects when required
* Manage your own workload independently across Essex
* Deliver a professional, customer-focused service at all times
Field Service Engineer Experience RequiredYou must have experience in a field-based service or maintenance role involving hands-on work with electromechanical or low-voltage systems, ideally including:
* CCTV or ANPR systems
* Alarm or security systems
* Ticketing or vending machines
* Car park equipment (barriers, pay stations, access control)
* Intercom or access systems
* PC-based or software-driven hardware
* Cabling, terminating, and basic electrical work
Note: Pure IT/networking or ATM-only backgrounds are not the right fit for this role.Field Service Engineer Skills & Competencies
* Confident working with hardware, cabling, and low-voltage electrical systems
* Ability to diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical, and software components
* Comfortable working around power supplies
* Able to read wiring diagrams and technical documentation
* Strong customer service and communication skills
* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
* Full UK driving licence
Field Service Engineer Desirable Qualifications
* ECS card, 18th Edition, PAT testing, or similar electrical qualification
* Networking fundamentals (CompTIA, Cisco, HND etc.)
* Experience with industrial switches (e.g., Moxa)
If you’re a hands-on Field Service Engineer with experience in CCTV, alarms, ticketing, vending, or car park systems and want to join a growing UK manufacturer, apply with your latest CV and I’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk