Full job descriptionField Service Engineer
Portsmouth | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer with a background in satellite communications, networking, telecommunications or maritime technology?
We’re supporting a leading global technology organisation who deliver critical communications, networking and satellite solutions to commercial, government and defence customers worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their Portsmouth operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with advanced satellite communication and data communication systems supporting a diverse customer base across the maritime, government and defence sectors.
The Opportunity
As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of specialist communications equipment both on-site and in the field.
You’ll work directly with customers, ensuring critical systems remain operational while delivering a first-class level of technical support.
Key Responsibilities
*Installation, testing and commissioning of communications equipment
*Conducting field service activities and fault finding
*Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance
*Preparing and configuring equipment prior to deployment
*Producing detailed technical reports and service documentation
*Supporting workshop repair and build activities when required
*Maintaining company equipment, tools and spares inventory
*Delivering exceptional customer service during site visits
*Conducting GMDSS surveys where required
What We’re Looking For
*Experience within Field Service, Telecommunications, Satcom, Datacoms or Networking environments
*Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
*Experience with satellite communications or maritime communications systems would be advantageous
*Excellent customer-facing communication skills
*Full UK Driving Licence
*Willingness to travel regularly as part of the role
*Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)
Desirable Experience
*VSAT systems
*Inmarsat, Iridium, Intellian, Cobham or Sailor equipment
*GMDSS systems
*RF communications
*Maritime communications environments
*Defence or government communications projects
*Networking technologies including LAN/WAN infrastructure
What’s on Offer?
*Competitive salary
*Annual performance bonus
*Matched pension contributions up to 7.5%
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Free on-site parking
*Career development opportunities
*Exposure to cutting-edge communications technologies
*Work with a globally recognised engineering organisation
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and want to work on mission-critical communication systems used around the world, we’d love to hear from you.