Technical Field Support Advisor
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Tech stack
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Field Support Advisor to join a growing technical team, supporting customers and internal stakeholders across the UK.
This is a highly hands-on, field-based role with a strong emphasis on on-site technical problem solving, first installs, investigations and escalated support cases. You'll be the go-to expert in the field, providing practical solutions where remote support alone isn't enough, while also contributing to remote support and technical training as part of a close-knit technical department.
If you thrive in a customer-facing environment, enjoy diagnosing complex technical issues on site and want a role with real ownership and autonomy, this could be an excellent next step. The Role
You'll take ownership of all field-based technical support activity, working closely with customers, installers and internal teams to resolve issues efficiently and professionally. Your responsibilities will include:
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Attending customer sites for first installs, commissioning support, investigations and escalated technical cases
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Diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to installation, configuration, operation or environment
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Carrying out site reviews, including field assessments and wireless site surveys where required
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Acting as the primary on-site escalation point, supporting technical recovery activity
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Producing clear, structured site reports with root-cause analysis and recommendations
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Feeding insight back into the wider technical team to reduce repeat visits and drive continuous improvement
When not on site, you'll also:
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Provide remote technical support via phone, email and ticketing systems
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Support case progression and decision-making on whether site attendance is required
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Contribute to technical training sessions for installers, engineers and customers
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Share field observations to help improve documentation, training materials and support processes
Requirements
This role will suit someone practical, methodical and confident working independently in a field environment, who also enjoys collaborating as part of a wider technical team.
You'll ideally bring:
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A minimum of 3 years' experience in fire alarm systems (installation, commissioning, fault-finding, field support or technical service)
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Strong hands-on fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Proven experience in a customer-facing technical support role
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A solid understanding of installation, commissioning and technical problem resolution
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Wireless fire alarm experience (desirable but not essential)
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A full UK driving licence
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Strong written skills for structured reporting and documentation
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Competence with MS Office applications, If you're an experienced fire systems professional who enjoys being out in the field, solving real-world technical challenges and building strong customer relationships, we'd love to tell you more.
Benefits & conditions
Salary: 38,000
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (08:30 - 17:00)
Benefits: Company Car Laptop 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme
Travel: National travel required - all business travel, subsistence and expenses covered Technical Field Support Advisor (Field-Based, Nationwide), * A field-based role with national exposure and genuine technical ownership
- Company car, laptop and full coverage of business travel and subsistence
- A stable Monday-Friday working pattern
- A supportive technical team culture with a strong focus on quality and professional standards
- Opportunities to influence product improvement, training and support processes
- Structured benefits including bonus and pension schemes