Field Service Engineer

Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a committed Field Service Engineer to join their team in Portland on a permanent basis. This role entails being an integral part of the Field Service team, providing engineering support and maintenance throughout the product lifecycle at designated customer locations, both on and off-site.

• Assist the Team Lead in planning, assembling, and testing manufactured items and cables, adhering to quality procedures and work instructions, and deputise in the Team Lead's absence.
• Carry out installation and setting to work activities of project equipment as detailed in the project installation and test plans.
• Maintain and support routine maintenance cycles, ensuring compliance with quality and legal standards while managing obsolescence.

• Experience in field service engineering, preferably within the Defence & Security sector.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with extensive national and international travel as required by customer field service needs, often at short notice.
• Experience in creating and updating project/technical documentation to meet Company, MoD, and other customer standards.
• Capability to attend sea or land trials to measure, service, and maintain equipment when necessary.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, computer networks, and acoustics, especially within the maritime domain.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.

• An engineering-based qualification at a minimum of HNC level.
• Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance.
• A full driving license.
• Sole UK Nationality.
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

• Full lifecycle and vertical exposure: You choose the direction of your career.
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu, with up to 24 additional holiday days per year.
• Flexible working within core hours.
• Role-specific allowances.
• Holiday closedown from 24th December to 2nd January.
• Competitively matched pension scheme.
• Access to private medical care.
• Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bikes and tech.
• Discounted gym memberships or use of our onsite gym.
• Provision of company tech, including laptops and mobiles.
• Relocation package to ease transitions.

If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer seeking to advance your career in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now and become part of our client's dynamic team in Portland.