Electronics Field Service Engineer (226lw)
– Based
Slough Area – Maidenhead / Bracknell / Hounslow - £41,000 starting salary plus
overtime package
We have an
excellent opportunity for service leavers or ex-military professionals. We’re
recruiting a Field Service Engineer for a leading technology company
specialising in life-saving safety systems that has a fantastic work culture.
Full product training is provided - what matters most is your technical
foundation (electronics, electrical, communications OR similar) and your
willingness to get hands-on in the field.
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 the Slough
Area – Maidenhead / Bracknell / Hounslow
What we’re looking
for -
HNC/HND in
Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred (or strong
hands-on technical background gained in Service) – Full product training
provided by the client
It’s desirable to
have experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or
installation but it’s 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).
If you are unsure
whether you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply and
discuss it further, as our client promotes a diverse and inclusive work
environment. You may be just the right candidate for either this role or
upcoming roles.
What’s in it for
you -
Base salary - £41k
+ paid overtime (uncapped - 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.
14 weeks paid
maternity, paternity, adoption leave
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.
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
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8484/electronics-field-service-engineer-slough-area