Field Service Technicians

A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in customer's locations. Functions involve work to repair industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment.

About this Career

Average Salary

£30,467

New workers start at around £19,676. Normal pay is £30,467 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £44,718

Annual Openings

16

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Responds to call-outs and repairs faulty or inoperative equipment.
  • Services existing systems and tests for faults.
  • Installs security systems and connects them to control panels, including intruder and fire alarms, surveillance and monitoring equipment and access control systems.
  • Carries out on site surveys and determines security needs.
  • Discusses security needs with clients, responds to call outs and explains operation of equipment.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Learning 67%
Learning Strategies 62%
Critical Thinking 61%
Active Listening 61%
Reading Comprehension 55%
Speaking 50%
Monitoring 48%
Mathematics 47%
Science 44%
Writing 37%