Field Service Engineer – Mechanical / Electrical Location: Essex (Chelmsford and surrounding areas) Salary: Up to £35,000 basic per annum (DOE) Overtime: Uncapped overtime at enhanced rates up to double time Hours: 40 hours per week, paid door-to-door Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a well-established engineering business specialising in the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of security gates, barriers and access control systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who is looking to develop their electrical knowledge, learn new skills and build a long-term career within a specialist engineering industry. You do not need to have previous experience working on gates, barriers or access control systems. Our client is open to candidates from a variety of mechanical engineering backgrounds, provided they have the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a basic understanding of electrical safety. Candidates with experience working on HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment or mechanical maintenance and repairs are particularly encouraged to apply. Field Service Engineer Benefits Basic salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. 40-hour working week with door-to-door pay. Uncapped overtime paid at enhanced rates. Overtime paid at 1.33x after 40 hours and for the first four hours of scheduled Saturday work. Double-time overtime for qualifying weekend, bank holiday and overnight work. £120 standby allowance for each week on call. Additional call-out bonuses of £25–£50 per attendance. Company vehicle and fuel card provided (business use only). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years. Company pension scheme. Company-provided tools, uniform, PPE and mobile phone. Hotel accommodation and meal expenses covered when working away. Opportunities to develop electrical, mechanical and controls engineering skills. Long-term career development within a specialist engineering business. Field Service Engineer Responsibilities Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault finding on security gates, barriers and access control systems. Assist with the installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment. Diagnose mechanical faults and develop an understanding of electrical and control systems. Attend customer sites across Essex and surrounding areas, working independently and alongside experienced engineers. Complete service reports and maintenance documentation electronically. Carry out site surveys and provide accurate technical information. Maintain high standards of health and safety when working on customer sites. Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota when required. Develop technical knowledge through ongoing training and practical experience. Field Service Engineer Experience Required Previous experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance, servicing or repairs. Experience working with HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment or similar mechanical systems would be advantageous. Basic electrical awareness, including an understanding of electrical hazards and safe working practices. A practical, hands-on approach to fault finding and problem solving. A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine willingness to learn. A desire to upskill and develop a long-term career within engineering. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Reliable, punctual and able to work independently. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel, work outdoors and occasionally stay away from home. Ability to meet the role's security clearance and safety-critical medical requirements. Desirable but Not Essential Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, electrical controls, PLCs or automated gates and barriers would be beneficial. However, our client is more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and transferable mechanical skills than someone who already has every technical qualification. Apply Now If you have a mechanical engineering background and are looking for an opportunity to develop your electrical knowledge, learn new skills and build a long-term career, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are currently working on HGVs, agricultural machinery, plant equipment or within general mechanical maintenance, your skills could be transferable to this opportunity. Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment to find out more