Electronics Field Service Engineer vacancy in Salisbury, Andover, Warminster (268lw)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Salisbury, Andover, Warminster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension plan

Share scheme

Health plan

Eyecare

Life insurance

25 days holiday + birthday off

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave (14

Training and development

Job summary

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Electronics Field Service Engineer to operate across Salisbury, Andover and Warminster. The role requires hands-on electronics/electrical knowledge and a willingness to travel to client sites for service and maintenance.

Full product training is provided; candidates with REM/E ME backgrounds are welcome. The role offers a base salary with overtime, a company van, and a comprehensive benefits package in a hands-on field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service or test/repair is desirable but not essential.
• Strong electronics/electrical background with willingness to work hands-on on-site.
• Confident with test equipment and measurements.
• Good written and verbal communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning on customer sites.
• Support on larger multi-engineer jobs as needed.
• Deliver user training once experienced.
• Prepare service reports and RAMs, ensure accurate documentation.
• Manage van stock and equipment to maximise first-time fixes.
• Cover the Salisbury, Andover, Warminster area.

Skills

Field service experience

Hands-on electronics

Test equipment proficiency

Customer communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

Electronics Field Service Engineer vacancy in Salisbury, Andover, Warminster (268lw)

We have an excellent opportunity for service leavers or ex‑military professionals. We’re recruiting a Field Service Engineer for a leading technology company specialising in life‑saving safety systems that has a fantastic work culture. Full product training is provided – what matters most is your technical foundation (electronics, electrical, communications OR similar) and your willingness to get hands‑on in the field.

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 the Salisbury, Andover, Warminster area.

What we’re looking for

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred (or strong hands‑on technical background gained in Service) – Full product training provided by the client.
• It’s desirable to have experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation but it’s 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).

Our client promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

You may be just the right candidate for either this role or upcoming roles.

What’s in it for you

• Base salary – £41k + paid overtime (uncapped – 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.
• 14 weeks paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• 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.