Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection

Are you a Field Service Engineer with experience in fire, gas detection, commissioning and repair?

My Birmingham based client is looking for a Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection to join their growing service team.

They are a Birmingham, UK-based specialist in gas and flame detection technology, designing, manufacturing and supporting high-performance portable and fixed gas detection equipment for safety-critical environments.

The role is remote, ideally from Birmingham or the surrounding areas, with travel to customer sites across the assigned territory.

Responsibilities for the remote Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection:

• Provide installation, commissioning, service, repair, diagnosis and troubleshooting support for gas detection equipment and systems, acting as a visible technical point of contact for customers.


• Provide daily service, repair, installation and commissioning support on gas detection equipment and systems.


• Plan and undertake routine service calls within defined territory, maximising productive time and service revenue and allowing sufficient time to respond to emergency call outs.


• Oversee diagnosis and troubleshooting activity, ensuring customer issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.


• Ensure the maintenance of an appropriate level of spares, consumables and accessories carried in the company vehicle to support the efficient performance of servicing and repairs.


• Control individual expenses within agreed budget levels and to maintain company assets in line with maintenance schedules.


• Ensure any test equipment is calibrated and tested at the defined intervals.


• Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of systems, acting as a liaison on technical and administrative matters.


• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Service Manager, including call plans for the following week.

Skills and requirements for the remote Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection:

• Fault finding skills.


• Ability to schedule and manage a work diary effectively.


• Computer literate.


• Ability to read circuit diagrams and electrical drawings.


• Experience working to risk assessments, method statements and Permit to Work schemes.


• Full Driving Licence.

The package includes a company vehicle, overtime and a very competitive package.

To apply for the Field Service Engineer - Fire & Gas Detection role, please send your CV to KGraveney@redlinegroup.Com or call on 01582878817