Field Service Engineer ( Electronics )

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension scheme

Company shares

Health cash plan

Birthday off

25 days holiday

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Planet Recruitment are looking for an Electronics Field Service Engineer to join their Field Service team, based in the Swindon area and covering Chippenham. You will maintain, repair, calibrate, and commission gas detection equipment while delivering excellent customer service.

Training will be provided, and a full UK driving licence is essential. The role includes a 37.5-hour week, paid overtime, a company van, pension, shares, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical qualification preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting or repairing electronic equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• IPAF, Confined Space, or Safety Passport desirable, though training will be provided.
• Comfortable in a physically active role.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP41000 per annum

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.
• 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.
• £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)
• Enhanced family leave & Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities