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 liz@ex-mil.co.uk
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