Job Description:

 

Field Service Lighting & Electrical Engineer

A well-established specialist within the lighting and electrical sector is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to join its growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician or lighting professional looking to develop a long-term career within a specialist industry. Full product-specific training and support will be provided, enabling the successful candidate to progress into an independent field-based engineering role.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out installation support, commissioning, maintenance, fault-finding, and technical service work across a range of lighting and electrical systems.

The position is primarily focused on North London, although engineers may be required to support projects throughout Greater London as business needs dictate. Additional travel across surrounding counties, including Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Oxfordshire, will also form part of the role.

Applicants must be comfortable driving regularly into London and travelling throughout the wider region. Occasional overnight stays may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning and maintenance of lighting control systems, including wired, wireless, and DALI solutions
• Fault finding, repairs, and technical support on customer sites
• Carrying out inspections, testing, and electrical maintenance activities
• Providing a high standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Supporting installation contractors and end users where required
• Completing service documentation and reports accurately and professionally
• Managing workload effectively across multiple sites and locations

Candidate Requirements

• Electrical or lighting industry background
• Experience in lighting maintenance, commissioning, contracting, or field service engineering
• Strong hands-on technical and fault-finding abilities
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout London and surrounding counties
• Willingness to stay away from home occasionally when required

Preferred Qualifications

• 18th Edition (City & Guilds 2382)
• Inspection & Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391)
• ECS Card

Candidates with partial qualifications or relevant industry experience will still be considered, provided they are willing to undertake further training and professional development.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Company van with personal use permitted
• Full product and technical training programme
• Comprehensive handover and ongoing development support
• Company tools, laptop, mobile phone, and uniform
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a specialist technical field

This position would suit an ambitious electrician, lighting engineer, electrical technician, or service engineer seeking a stable, long-term career with a business that invests heavily in training, development, and progression. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and play a key role in delivering high-quality technical services across London and the surrounding regions.

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