Electronics Field Service Engineer (270lw) – Swindon

Electronics Field Service Engineer (270lw) – Swindon - M4 - M5 Corridor - £30,000-£35,000 + Overtime + Benefits

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 Swindon / M4 / M5 Corridor area primarily, with occasional travel to other sites.

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 - £30-£35k + 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. 

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