Field Engineer

Film & TV Services prides itself on being an expert, reliable, supplier of film, television, broadcast and events energy and lighting solutions.

We have a large fleet of purpose-built truck mounted twin generators and a large stock of broadcast and event lighting. With Hybrid trucks and mobile BESS units joining the fleet, it is an exciting time to join our team, as we assist our customers with their drive for sustainable solutions. 

Based at our Slough office, you will join a team focused on ensuring we deliver the very best service to our future and existing customers.

Why Film & TV Services? Here are some of the perks and rewards:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous benefits package (Pension Plan, Life Assurance, Health Insurance, and more).
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support a healthier lifestyle.

The purpose of the role:

We are currently looking for a Field engineer to join our team based in Slough with travel. 

The Field Engineer is responsible for the safe delivery, operation, and commissioning of mobile energy systems at customer sites. The role involves driving Class 2 vehicles carrying mobile energy solutions, ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably, and completing final electrical sign-off in accordance with BS 7909 standards. The engineer acts as the on-site representative, delivering high standards of safety, technical expertise, and customer service throughout each project.

Key Responsibilities

The key focus areas for the Field Engineer role are: 

• Safely drive Class 2 (Category C) vehicles transporting mobile energy solutions, to and from customer sites.
• Deliver, position, install, and commission mobile energy solutions in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements. 

• Complete electrical testing, verification, and final sign-off of temporary power installations in compliance with BS 7909. 

• Complete all required documentation accurately, including testing certificates, and defect reports. 

• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and colleagues, providing technical advice and updates as required. 

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working within the temporary power, events, construction, utilities, or hire industries.
• Experience with generator control systems (e.g. Deep Sea Electronics, or similar).
• Experience of battery energy storage systems and UPS technologies.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Reliable, professional, and self-motivated.

Requirements:

• Hold Valid Driving license including Class 2.
• Experience in towing – desirable
• Valid Driver CPC qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Experience working with generators, BESS, temporary power systems, or similar plant equipment.
• Competent in the testing, commissioning, and sign-off of temporary power installations to BS 7909
• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including travel, overnight stays

Why join Film and TV Services?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we’re forty five years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. Because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. That’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We’re a team of 60+ people. We might be spread out across the country, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

Please send CV and cover letter to careers@ftvs.co.uk

Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.