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GBP 40,000

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3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support advanced surveillance and fire control systems. This role involves installing and maintaining complex systems while ensuring exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for offsite repairs, system installations, and conducting risk assessments. If you're passionate about working in the defense industry and possess strong technical skills, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects in a rapidly growing sector. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact!

Benefits

Group Pension Plan
Income Protection Scheme
Company Share Incentive Plan
Discounts on Gym Memberships
Rewards Platform

Qualifications

  • Experience maintaining complex systems in military environments.
  • Strong knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide global support for surveillance and fire control systems.
  • Install, maintain, and optimize hardware and software products.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical assembly tools
Electronics knowledge
Mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
Communication systems
Problem diagnosis and software installation
Customer service skills

Education

Experience in military environments
Knowledge of microcontrollers

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer

SALARY – UP TO £40,000!

LOCATION – HORSHAM

What we can offer you:

  • Group Pension Plan – with matched contributions up to 5%
  • Income Protection Scheme & Employee Assistance Program
  • Company Share Incentive Plan & Save-As-You-Earn Scheme
  • Discounts on Gym Memberships
  • Rewards Platform – including high street discounts, employee benefits, and health & wellbeing offerings

The role:

As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide global support for advanced surveillance and fire control systems across naval, land, and vehicle platforms. This role involves installing, maintaining, and optimizing hardware and software products while ensuring top-tier customer service. Key responsibilities include performing offsite repairs, system installations, and post-service reporting, as well as supporting sales demos and equipment trials. You will also conduct factory acceptance testing, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives, playing a critical role in maintaining system reliability and customer satisfaction.

What we need from you:

  • Experience in maintaining complex systems using electrical and mechanical assembly tools within military environments, including naval, army, or air force applications.
  • Strong electronics knowledge, including microcontrollers and fundamental control theory, with expertise in servo tuning and a basic understanding of radar, optics, and communication systems.
  • Proficient in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, with a solid grasp of assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and PC architecture, along with software skills for problem diagnosis, software installation, and updates.
  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to professionally represent the company in complex on-site customer interactions.

For Security Clearance reasons to work this role you must have British citizenship or be a dual with British citizenship

This role is perfect If you're interested in working with one of the fastest growing names in the defence industry, click "Apply Now"!

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