Electronics Field Service Engineer

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Luton, Watford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer who will handle the servicing, calibration, and repair of electronic safety systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electronics or electrical engineering, with excellent communication skills. The job offers a competitive salary of £41k plus overtime, excellent pension, company benefits, and ongoing training. Experience in field service or military engineering is especially welcome. Apply now to join a company that specializes in life-saving safety systems.

Benefits

Base salary + uncapped overtime

Paid travel time

Company van and fuel expenses

Health cash plan

Company share scheme

25 days holiday + birthday off

14 weeks paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or practical experience.
• Comfortable with hands-on work and problem-solving.
• Experience with repair, commissioning, or installation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Deliver user training after gaining experience.

Skills

Field service experience

Communication skills

Electronics knowledge

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

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 the Slough Area – Maidenhead, Bracknell, Hounslow 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.
• 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 (REME, Avionics, Comms, Marine Engineering, Weapons Tech, RAF/Electrical, Submariner Technicians, etc).

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.

What’s in it for you

• Base salary – £41k + paid overtime (uncapped – often taking total earnings higher; overtime 1.5× 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 liz@ex‑mil.co.uk.