Field
Service Engineer (229jc) – Derby with International Travel – up to £40k +
Benefits
Are
you a technically skilled military engineer ready to deploy your expertise in a
civilian role where precision, discipline and professionalism genuinely matter?
My
client is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain and support
specialist medical equipment across the UK and overseas. This role is ideally
suited to former Royal Signals personnel, RAF engineers, Royal Navy
weapons/electronics engineers, or REME technicians looking to transition into a
high-specification, safety-critical engineering environment.
If
you are used to working on complex electronic systems, operating to strict
procedures, and delivering under pressure this is a natural next step.
The
Role
You
will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing and fault
diagnosis of specialist medical systems used in clinical environments.
This
is a front-line technical role customer-facing, autonomous, and requiring the
highest professional standards.
You
will represent the company on-site, often working independently, applying
structured fault-finding skills and disciplined engineering practice developed
through military service as well as full training by the client on their
equipment
What
You’ll Be Doing
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Lead installations and service tasks on specialist medical systems
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Conduct commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis
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Work in regulated, safety-critical environments
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Liaise professionally with clinical teams, contractors and site engineers
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Complete service documentation accurately and to standard
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Ensure full compliance with health & safety and regulatory requirements
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Maintain company tools, equipment and assets
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Support wider operational teams when required
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Continue professional development through structured training
This
role would particularly suit:
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Royal Signals Communication Systems Engineers
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RAF Avionics or Ground Systems Engineers
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Royal Navy Weapons / Electronics Technicians
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REME Electronics Technicians
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Submarine or Aircraft Engineering Technicians
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Any military engineer with strong electronics and systems experience
What
You’ll Bring
Essential:
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Level 3 engineering qualification (or equivalent military trade qualification)
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Strong electronics / communications systems background
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Proven fault-finding and diagnostic ability
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Experience working in structured, procedural environments
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Ability to operate independently and manage your own workload
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally, as there will be about
40% travel in this role.
Highly
Desirable:
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Experience with radiation-based or regulated equipment
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Experience in safety-critical environments
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Knowledge of networking / connectivity systems
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Exposure to medical or clinical environments
You
will need these Key Attributes
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Calm under pressure
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Methodical and detail-focused
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Professional and customer-facing
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Self-motivated and disciplined
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Strong communicator
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High personal standards
Why
This Role Could Suit YOU
You’ll
be moving from maintaining operational capability to supporting life-saving
clinical capability.
The
environment demands:
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Procedural compliance
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Precision engineering
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Accountability
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Professional representation
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Independent decision-making
As
all of the above strengths embedded in military training.
You
will receive structured product training and ongoing technical development to
support your transition into the medical engineering sector and they want the
individual to be in place by June 2026
In
return they are offering an excellent starting salary of up to £40k, with
company pension, 28 days holiday + bank holidays and they are looking to add
more benefits at the moment, all accommodation and travel costs will also be
covered by the company when required.
For
more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the
website www.ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8487/field-service-engineer