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
£35,091New workers start at around £21,341. Normal pay is £35,091 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,163
Annual Openings
19Job 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% |