Field Service Engineer – Electrical/Automation Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Heybridge; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Field Service Engineer – Electrical/Automation to install, commission and service switchboards, power management and automation systems on vessels. The role requires extensive UK & ROI travel, MoD clearance and a hands-on approach in marine environments.

You will work with both traditional and PC-based diagnostics, ensuring readiness of propulsion and power systems while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Appropriate electrical engineering qualifications or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar field.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety best practices.
• Must obtain full MoD security clearance.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compliance with Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Install and commission switchboards, power management and automation on vessels.
• Commission and service IPMS/AMS, propulsion and power systems for readiness.
• Identify continuous improvement and transfer of best practices.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage as part of the service rota.
• Prepare high‑standard technical reports.
• Make judgements on technical problems with moderate scope.
• Support service and sales activities and attend meetings with other departments.
• Manage stock control of parts and equipment in their care.
• Assist in the workshop and undertake required technical training.
• Demonstrate expected behaviours for this level and work independently or in a team.
• Possess marine systems technical competence and PC-based diagnostics.
• Travel extensively within UK & ROI and possibly overseas.
• Understand Contractors On Deployed Operations (CONDO) arrangements.
• The job is physically demanding.

Skills

Health & Safety

English fluency

Electrical competence

Education

Electrical Engineering / Electrical Installation & Maintenance

2+ years industry experience

GCSE English & Maths or equivalent

MoD security clearance

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Electrical/Automation Engineer

Full Time

Job Description

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Demonstrate compliance and understanding/appreciation of all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Carry out Installation and Commissioning of Switchboards, Power Management & Automation Systems on Vessels.
• Carry out Commissioning, Service and Repair of IPMS/AMS, Propulsion and Power Systems to ensure that all products and systems are ready for operation.
• Will identify and implement continuous improvement, the transfer of best practices and the adherence to processes and procedures.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage as part of the Service Engineers’ call-out rota.
• To compile Technical Reports to a high standard.
• Capable of making judgements on technical problems with moderate scope and complexity.
• Support other service and sales activities as directed. e.g. attending meetings with other department representatives
• To be responsible for stock control of parts and equipment that are in their care.
• Assist with duties in the workshop.
• Undertake technical training as required.
• Demonstrates the behavioural competencies required for this level.
• Proactive and enthusiastic person with good communication skills, able to work both independently, or as part of a team.
• The applicant is expected to be technically competent in Marine Systems
• The applicant must be capable of using both traditional and PC-based diagnostics.
• The applicant must have electrical competencies and basic mechanical.
• The applicant should have experience with Switchboards & Automation, both maintenance and diagnostics.
• You will be required to travel extensively within the UK & ROI and may be required to spend time overseas internationally
• Understand “Contractors On Deployed Operations” (CONDO) working arrangements.
• The job is physically demanding.

Position Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation & Maintenance or similar relevant qualification.
• 2-years Industry Experience in a similar role
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Health & safety best practices.
• Successfully attain full MoD Security Clearance.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Preferred requirements:

• Industry experience of 440/690v Switchboards, installation, maintenance and fault finding
• Naval/Marine
• The job requires a disciplined individual capable of delivering & communicating the high standards expected of a blue-chip company.
• Full and Clean Driving Licence, Current Passport Holder for travel.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be proficient in all applications of MS Office

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Type of Contract

Permanent