Field Service Engineer ( Electronics )

Planet Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension scheme (up to 10.5% matched)

Company shares & health cash plan

25 days holiday + birthday off (after

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer of life-saving safety equipment who are looking to recruit an Electronics Field Service Engineer to join their Field Service team. This role covers the Swindon to Chippenham region, servicing, calibrating and repairing gas-detection equipment on customer sites.

You will complete service reports, maintain van stock and PPE, travel with a company van, and collaborate with the service administration team for efficient

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting or repairing electronic equipment.
• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical qualification.
• Full UK driving licence required or essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic gas detection equipment.
• Ensure equipment is tested and operational after service visits.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with Service Administration to schedule jobs.
• Maintain van stock, calibration equipment, PPE and tools.
• Deliver customer training once fully trained.
• Cover Swindon to Chippenham area with occasional two-person jobs travel.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Field service

Customer service

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Calibration equipment

PPE & safety gear

Job description

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading manufacturer of life-saving safety equipment who are looking to recruit an Electronics Field Service Engineer to join their Field Service team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with electronics or electrical experience to develop their career within a globally recognised business. No previous gas detection experience is required, as full product training will be provided.

The successful candidate will ideally be based in or around the Swindon to Chippenham area, covering customer sites across the region.

The Role

As an Electronics Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and commissioning specialist gas detection equipment while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic gas detection equipment.
• Ensure products are fully tested and operational following service visits.
• Complete service reports and required documentation accurately.
• Work closely with the Service Administration team to coordinate jobs effectively.
• Support colleagues on larger projects where required.
• Maintain van stock, calibration equipment, PPE, and service tools.
• Deliver customer training once fully trained.
• Cover the Swindon to Chippenham area, with occasional travel for two-person jobs.

About You

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical qualification preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing electronic equipment.
• Previous Field Service Engineering experience advantageous but not essential.
• Commissioning/installation experience desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• IPAF, Confined Space, or Safety Passport desirable, though training will be provided.
• Comfortable in a physically active role, including occasional confined space work.

Benefits

• £40k to £41k per annum
• Paid overtime (1.5x rate / double time Sundays)
• 37.5-hour working week with travel time included
• Company van and credit card
• Pension scheme (up to 10.5% matched)
• Company shares & health cash plan
• 25 days holiday + birthday off (after 1 year)
• Optional holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family leave & Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position