We are Recruiting
Field Service Technician
Location:
Applicants should be based in South East England/East Anglia, specifically: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Suffolk, Surrey, Sussex. Nationwide travel expected.
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Working schedule:
Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00 (38.75 hours per week)
Salary:
£28-33K depending on experience + company vehicle + commission scheme
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join GDS Technologies, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection equipment, in our busy and expanding Field Service department.
This is a full-time, permanent position and following full training in our range of gas detection products at our Leeds manufacturing facility, this varied and interesting role will involve a fair amount of driving, covering a schedule of maintenance visits, including some overnight stays away from home when required. Self-motivated and hardworking, you will be flexible in your approach, with sound analytical skills and committed to delivering high quality results to our customers in a timely manner.
About the role:
- Test and calibration of GDS and other manufacturers’ equipment and commissioning of GDS equipment
- Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of GDS equipment
- Replacement of components and parts
- Full, written, technical reports and calibration certificates supporting the tasks listed above
- Site surveys with completed documentation, including drawings where necessary
- Recommendations and implementation of preventative maintenance
- Recommendations for new or replacement equipment. Generate a comprehensive quote request to enable the GDS Sales Department to issue a quotation
- Ensure stock levels of spare parts, gas cylinders and equipment required are maintained in service vehicle
- Undertake internal and external training courses
- Maintain service vehicle in a clean and tidy condition, arrange services and MOT as required
- Adhere to GDS and customers’ on-site procedures
- Must be comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces
About you:
Essential qualifications and experience:
- Technical experience in electronics instrumentation
- Minimum of Maths & English GCSE (Grade C) or equivalent
- Flexible approach to work hours
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check
- Demonstrated ability to learn technical products/processes to a high standard
Desirable:
- Experience within the gas detection industry or closely related discipline e.g., a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 2 years customer service/support role in a Field Service capacity
- Technical qualifications
Benefits:
- Competitive pension contributions
- 23 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays)
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Paid course fees where applicable
- Competitive salary package reviewed annually
About Us:
Statistics:
- The average length of service for GDS employees is currently 11.9 years
- 54% of GDS employees have worked here for over 10 years
For over 30 years, GDS Technologies Ltd has led the way in the design, development, and manufacture of fixed gas detection equipment.
The company’s diverse product range and ability to manufacture bespoke projects, means we can offer solutions which serve a broad range of sectors and markets, including education, car parking and the oil and gas industry. In addition, we operate in wide range of potentially hazardous environments.
Not only can the company design and manufacture, we can also offer the complete gas detection package, from site surveys through to training, certification and project handover.
To support our first-class service and products, we take care to select the best people for our business and then invest in our employees to provide excellent opportunities for their future career development.