Smiths Group is hiring a Field Service Engineer (L1)

Job Opportunity - Entry-level Field Service Engineer role with Smiths Detection, involving travel to high-security customer environments to support maintenance and repair of X-ray and trace detection equipment. - Opportunity to work in a dynamic field-based role requiring strong teamwork, autonomy, and customer interaction. What you will be doing - Travel to metropolitan, regional, and remote customer sites, including interstate travel requiring flights and overnight stays - Perform troubleshooting, servicing, repair, and preventative maintenance of X-ray and detection equipment - Diagnose mechanical, electrical (≤24V), and electronic faults using tools such as multimeters and system software - Replace and repair mechanical components (belts, rollers, motors) and handle heavy equipment using lifting aids - Install and commission new equipment alongside internal teams and external stakeholders - Conduct inspections, cleaning, de-greasing, and internal equipment servicing - Manage reactive maintenance and respond to service requests within agreed KPIs - Complete service documentation, reports, and maintain accurate system records for parts usage - Support warehouse processes and update inventory tracking systems - Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and ongoing training - Provide customer support both on-site and remotely, including being part of an on-call roster - Maintain tools, equipment calibration, and a clean work environment