Electronic Field Service Engineer (221lw) – North East

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Electronics Field Service Engineer in Tees Valley. The role involves servicing and repairing safety systems, ideal for individuals with a military background. Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 plus overtime, company van, and excellent benefits. If you have a strong technical foundation and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company van and fuel

Excellent pension scheme

Health cash plan

25 days holiday plus options

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation is desirable.
• Ability to engage with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Carry out proactive maintenance and troubleshooting on customer sites.
• Manage van stock and documentation accurately.

Skills

Experience with electronics

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Hands-on technical skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Electronic Field Service Engineer (221lw) – North East - £30,000-£35,000 + Overtime + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Electronics Field Service Engineer for a leading technology company specialising in life-saving safety systems. Full product training is provided – what matters most is your technical foundation (electronics, electrical, communications or similar), your ability to think on your feet, and your willingness to get hands-on in the field.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

What you’ll be doing

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Carry out proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning on customer sites.
• Support team members on larger, multi-engineer jobs.
• Deliver user training (once experienced).
• Ensure accurate service reports, RAMs, and documentation (training provided).
• Manage van stock and equipment so customers always receive a first-time fix where possible.
• Cover Darlington area primarily, with occasional travel to other sites.

What we’re looking for

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent (or strong hands-on technical background gained in Service).
• Experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation – desirable but not essential.
• Confident using test equipment (e.g., multimeters).
• Good communication skills – written and verbal – able to engage with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with a physically active role (ladders, confined spaces, etc).
• Ex-military backgrounds especially welcome (e.g. REME, Avionics, Comms, Marine Engineering, Weapons Tech, RAF/Electrical, Submariner Technicians, etc).

What’s in it for you

• Base salary - £30-£35k + paid overtime (often taking total earnings higher).
• Paid travel time.
• Company van, fuel, and expenses card.
• Excellent pension (up to 10.5% matched).
• Company share scheme.
• Health cash plan, eyecare, life insurance.
• 25 days holiday + birthday off + option to buy more.
• Generous family leave policies.
• Ongoing training and development – including industry-standard qualifications.

This role suits hands-on problem solvers with military engineering backgrounds who enjoy variety, teamwork, and being customer-facing. If you’ve worked with complex systems (communications, avionics, sensors, radar, weapons, marine, power, or similar), you’ll have transferable skills to succeed.

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to [e-mail]