Electronics Field Service Engineer vacancy in Slough Area - Maidenhead, Bracknell, Hounslow (311lw)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in the Slough area is looking for a Field Service Engineer to service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electronics or a similar field, with good communication skills and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a base salary of £35k-£41k plus overtime and comprehensive benefits, including a company van, generous pension, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension (up to 10.5% matched)

Company van, fuel, and expenses card

25 days holiday + birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Comfortable with a physically active role including ladders and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confident using test equipment (e.g., multimeters)

Strong hands-on technical background

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electronics Field Service Engineer vacancy in Slough Area - Maidenhead, Bracknell, Hounslow (311lw)

Location: Slough Area - Maidenhead, Bracknell, Hounslow

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.

• 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.
• Covering a geographical area of the Slough Area – Maidenhead, Bracknell, Hounslow and other areas to cover 2‑man jobs.

• 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).

• Base salary – £35k-£41k + paid overtime (uncapped – often taking total earnings higher – Overtime 1.5 x 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.

If you are unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply and discuss it further, as our client promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. You may be just the right candidate for either this role or upcoming roles.

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 [e-mail]