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Electronic Field Service Engineer - North East

Darlington
3 weeks ago
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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

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