Electronics Field Service Engineer

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Rotherham, Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Electronics Field Service Engineer based in Rotherham. The role involves servicing and maintaining electronic detection systems, providing user training, and ensuring accurate service documentation. Candidates should have a strong technical background in electronics and good communication skills. A competitive salary of £35k-£41k plus overtime and numerous benefits, including a company van and health plan, are offered. Ideal for those with military engineering backgrounds looking for hands-on challenges.

Benefits

Base salary £35k-£41k plus uncapped overtime

Company van and expenses card

Excellent pension scheme

Health cash plan and insurance

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• Preferred HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Desirable experience in field service or equipment repair.
• Confident in using test equipment like multimeters.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning on-site.
• Support team members on larger jobs.
• Deliver user training after gaining experience.
• Ensure accurate service documentation.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Field service experience

Good communication skills

Ability to use test equipment

Confidence in a physically active role

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Electronics Field Service Engineer vacancy in Sheffield / Rotherham / M1 Corridor (312lw)

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 a geographical area of Sheffield / Rotherham – M1 Corridor and other areas to cover 2‑man jobs.

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.
• Desirable to have experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation – 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 – £35k‑£41k + paid overtime (uncapped – often taking total earnings higher – Overtime 1.5x hourly rate, double time on Sundays).
• 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.

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, by email to [emailprotected].