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