Field Service Engineer - Parking Systems (Essex)

Field Service Engineer – Chelmsford / Harlow based UK‑Manufactured, Intelligent Parking Solutions Company £30,000–£36,000 + First‑Time‑Fix Bonus | Permanent | 40 hrs Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, 25 Days Holiday (+BH), Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare, Full Product Training

The Opportunity We’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 Role

As 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 Required You 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 workNote: 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