Field Service Engineer - Electrical & Automation Specialist

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

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.