Field Service Technician - Skilled Worker

Field Service Technician - Skilled Worker 28k to 30k depending on experience Permanent Portsmouth PO2

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician based in the Portsmouth area to carry out work on fire curtain systems, full training will be provided. The role involves attending sites such as commercial, shopping centres, car parks, airports, to undertake emergency callouts, system upgrades, repairs, and installations, working as part of a team. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work both day and night shifts, as well as travel and stay away from home when required, this is an essential requirement of the role, with opportunities for weekend overtime. The position offers excellent career progression, and applicants should have relevant experience within the construction or mechanical sectors, must live in the Portsmouth area, must have a full UK driving license.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out routine/planned scheduled maintenance work Working in pairs with the leading engineer Responding to breakdown and equipment faults Diagnosing breakdown problems and carry out first time fix Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly prior to signing off Liaising with client departments, customers and other engineering and production colleagues Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs Ensure van stock is controlled To complete timesheets/expenses on a regular basis and submit on time To ensure PPE is adequate for the H&S purpose and arrange for new kit to be ordered when required Perform with an understanding of business requirements and support all continuous improvement activities Respond to customer enquiries in a professional manner Using the correct processes to record your work Ensure report forms are completed accurately Essential requirements

Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems Must have a full UK clean driving license Knowledge of Microsoft Office software Good customer service & communication skills Able to work under pressure Reliable Able to work nights and weekends Be able to pass a DBS Check Have the ability to work on your own, and with a team Live in the Portsmouth area Beneficial

Newly qualified electricians looking for experience will be an advantage Fire curtain experience Experience assisting other trades Experience working with fire curtains, smoke curtains, metal shutters or other similar technologies. Experience working at heights Experience in a mechanical background CSCS/IPAF/PASMA certification – Training is provided if successful

Benefits

Transport supplied Fuel card once you are issued your own van Lunch and drink allowance Permanent Vacancy Career progression