Dexters Recruitment

Field Service Engineer

FULL TIME

job description

    • Permanent

      Sevenoaks

      37.5 hrs

      Mon-Fri 08:30 to 16:30 – half hour lunch  – plus; provide weekend cover (one in every three Saturdays)

      As a Field Service Engineer, you will be home-based and travel to customer sites daily across the UK. You will utilise your technical expertise to calibrate, commission, and repair process weighing and measurement systems using F1 & M1 test weights, stamped flow meters, force calibration test rigs, and multi-function processors. You will also receive training to support Procon’s full product range, including beltweighers and boiler leak detection systems, as well as specific calibration disciplines such as temperature, conductivity, pH, pressure, and magnet strength.

      About the Company
      Procon Engineering, part of NOV Rig Equipment, is a trusted name in industrial weighing, process control, and measurement solutions. We deliver innovative, reliable systems tailored to customer needs, maintaining industry standards through technical excellence and a commitment to safety. Our Field Service Engineers are key to upholding this reputation, providing expert services that ensure operational continuity for clients across various sectors.

      Key Responsibilities
      -Calibrate, commission, and troubleshoot on-site process weighing systems using F1/M1 test weights, flow meters, and force calibration rigs
      -Install and commission belt weighers and boiler leak detection systems
      -Calibrate instruments for temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, and magnet strength
      -Perform off-site repairs of scales and balances at Procon HQ
      -Complete service reports and calibration certificates before leaving site
      -Ensure compliance with all NOV/Procon HSE policies and procedures
      -Support assembly and testing at HQ as needed
      -Provide weekend cover (one in every three Saturdays)
      -Collaborate with or support fellow engineers on joint service jobs
      -Travel and overnight stays across the UK as required

      Qualifications & Skills
      -ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (HNC preferred)
      -Time-served engineer or equivalent hands-on field experience
      -Strong background in service/calibration of process weighing equipment
      -Proficient in fault finding on weighing systems
      -Familiarity with electrical diagnostics and calibration equipment
      -Ability to read and interpret technical documentation
      -Valid UK driving license

      Interpersonal Skills
      -Comfortable working under pressure and independently
      -Effective communication and report-writing skills
      -Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving

      What We Offer
      -Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided
      -Full training on advanced calibration technologies
      -Clear pathway for technical development
      -Supportive and safety-first team culture
      -Travel variety and hands-on engineering challenges

      Why Join Us
      Join our Global Family
      At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

      Health & Wellbeing
      -Private Medical Insurance
      -Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

      Finance & Protection
      -Pension Plan
      -Income Protection
      -Life Assurance
      -Personal Accident Coverage

      Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)
      -Dental Insurance
      -Healthcare Cash Plan
      -Partner Life Assurance
      -Critical Illness Cover
      -Retail Vouchers
      -Gym Membership
      -Cycle to Work Scheme
      -Travel Insurance

 

Privacy Statement

Dexters Recruitment Ltd collects and processes your personal data during recruitment in line with UK GDPR to assess your suitability for a role, based on legal obligations, contractual steps, and our legitimate interests. Data may come from you or third parties (e.g. referees) and may be shared internally or with trusted partners for recruitment purposes. We retain all applicant data for up to 36 months on our database for work finding purposes, unless you request us not to do so. You have rights over your data and can contact us or the ICO with questions or concerns. For more information see our privacy policy on our website.

 

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job overview

Name Company

Dexters Recruitment Ltd

Job Title

Field Service Engineer

Location

Kent

Salary

TBD/DOE

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Privacy Notice

1. Introduction

Dexters Recruitment Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice describes how we collect, use, and protect personal data about you during the recruitment process, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Dexters Recruitment Ltd is the data controller. Our contact details are:
Address: 43 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1JE
Email: ryan@dextersgy.co.uk
Phone: 01493 718696

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect, store, and use the following categories of personal information about you:

  • Name, address, and contact details (email, phone number)
  • CV, cover letter, and application information
  • Details of qualifications, skills, experience, and employment history
  • Interview notes and assessment results
  • Information about your right to work in the UK
  • Equal opportunities monitoring data (e.g., gender, ethnicity, disability) – where collected, this is anonymised and used for statistical purposes only

4. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information about candidates from the following sources:

  • Directly from you during the application process
  • From recruitment agencies
  • From referees
  • From publicly available sources, such as LinkedIn
  • From background check providers (where applicable)

5. Why We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Assess your suitability for the role
  • Communicate with you about your application
  • Conduct interviews and assessments
  • Verify your information and carry out background and reference checks (where applicable)
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • To take steps prior to entering into a contract with you
  • To comply with our legal obligations
  • For our legitimate interests in managing recruitment, provided your rights do not override those interests
  • Where applicable, with your consent (e.g. for equal opportunities monitoring)

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Internal teams involved in the recruitment process
  • Recruitment agencies acting on our behalf
  • Background check and reference providers
  • Legal and professional advisers

We do not transfer your data outside the UK or EEA without ensuring appropriate safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your data for up to 36 months after the recruitment process ends. If you do not wish for future work finding services please let us know and we will remove your details from our records. For further information please refer to our Data Retention Policy.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)
  • Object to or restrict our processing (in certain cases)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer: Ryan Todd, Lisa Woods
Email: ryan@dextersgy.co.uk, lisa@dextersgy.co.uk