Electronic Field Service Engineer (221lw) – North East - £30,000-£35,000 + Overtime + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Electronics Field Service Engineer for a leading technology company specialising in life-saving safety systems. Full product training is provided – what matters most is your technical foundation (electronics, electrical, communications or similar), your ability to think on your feet, and your willingness to get hands-on in the field.

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

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 Darlington area primarily, with occasional travel to other sites.

What we’re looking for -
HNC/HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent (or strong hands-on technical background gained in Service).
Experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation – desirable but 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).

What’s in it for you -
Base salary - £30-£35k + paid overtime (often taking total earnings higher).
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.
Generous family leave policies.
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, to Liz Walsh at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or by email to [email protected]

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8141/electronics-field-service-engineer-north-east