Field Service Engineer (211jc) – Westbury Travel

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Westbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy specialized in military candidates is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in Westbury. The role involves supporting military training, troubleshooting systems, and maintaining equipment in demanding environments. Ideal candidates should have strong IT/networking skills, be field-ready, and possess a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including hybrid work and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Generous pension

Health care

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK security clearance, SC Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Methodical and proactive mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting military training exercises by deploying and maintaining company equipment.
• Installing and configuring hardware/software systems.
• Troubleshooting networks and systems in the field.
• Delivering system briefings to soldiers.

Skills

Strong IT/networking knowledge (IP, DHCP, VPNs, remote access, MDM tools)

Confident diagnosing and fixing comms/networking issues

Good communicator

Field-ready

Tools

A-TAK

JSON

Python

SQL

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (211jc) – Westbury + Travel – up to £45k + Excellent Benefits

Do you enjoy being hands-on, working outdoors, and solving practical problems in real-world environments? If so, my client would like to hear from you.

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

My client delivers innovative performance analytics to the UK and international defence sectors. Their bespoke system supports soldiers during live training, collecting data that enhances individual and team shooting performance. They are now growing and looking for a Field Service Engineer who thrives in demanding environments and is comfortable bridging the gap between people and technology.

The ideal candidate would be someone who has a good understanding of communications systems and has the ability to carry out 1st and 2nd line repairs in the field, as well as being able to communicate with individuals at all levels from Pte’s through to Senior Officers when instruction them on the use of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting military training exercises by deploying and maintaining company equipment in the UK and abroad
• Installing, configuring, and testing hardware/software systems in real-world environments
• Troubleshooting networks, systems and hardware on the ground—often with minimal support
• Delivering system briefings and basic training to soldiers and end-users in a clear, confident manner
• Acting as the link between engineering, operations, and front-line users
• Supporting wider operational needs, including network infrastructure, physical security systems, and kit maintenance
• Helping shape future tech by feeding back real-time user experience to the development team

Qualifications

• Strong IT/networking knowledge (IP, DHCP, VPNs, remote access, MDM tools)
• Confident diagnosing and fixing comms/networking issues in the field
• A methodical and proactive mindset with attention to detail
• Good communicator – able to engage with soldiers, engineers, and senior stakeholders alike
• Field-ready – comfortable working in austere or high-pressure environments
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible for UK security clearance, SC Clearance

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the military or working with defence sector clients
• Familiarity with systems like A-TAK, deployable networks (e.g. Unifi), JSON, Python, SQL
• Experience delivering training
• International deployment experience

What We Offer

• A values-led, veteran-aware employer committed to professional development
• A supportive environment where your service experience is understood and valued

They embrace hybrid working and the role will be office based typically 1-2 days a week, but you will be required to travel depending on contract and customer demands and may be deployed between 8 to 12 weeks a year both in the UK and possibly overseas, with an extra payment when on UK deployment and with overseas carrying a higher daily rate depending on locations.

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary, as well as 32 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) which increases with service, generous pension, health care, life insurance, flexible working, generous learning and development opportunities. Vehicle options can be discussed during the interview process.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8130/field-service-engineer