Communications Maintenance Engineer – Maritime Defence (318dm)

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched pension

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Communications Maintenance Engineer – Maritime Defence in Portsmouth. You will maintain, configure, test and troubleshoot complex communications systems to ensure readiness and safety for critical maritime operations.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and supporting Harbour Acceptance Trials to ensure performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent, plus hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Essential engineering qualifications and sector experience are required.
• Experience with defence/maritime communications systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on communications equipment and infrastructure.
• Configure equipment for trials and operations.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Ensure safety, quality and compliance with maintenance procedures.
• Support Harbour Acceptance Trials and other testing activities.
• Document maintenance actions and defect resolutions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault diagnosis

System testing

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Defence sector familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Defence/maritime sector experience

Job description

Communications Maintenance Engineer – Maritime Defence (318dm)

Communications Maintenance Engineer – Maritime Defence (318dm) – Portsmouth- Hampshire - £44100-£49000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Communications Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting critical maritime communication systems at a defence technology facility in Portsmouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with a background in communications maintenance to work within a highly technical environment, supporting the operational readiness, reliability and performance of essential communication equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, testing and troubleshooting specialist communications systems, ensuring equipment remains fully operational and compliant with the required technical and safety standards.

The role will involve working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, technical specialists and key stakeholders to support Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) and other operational testing activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Communications Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Equipment Maintenance: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on designated communications equipment and associated infrastructure, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, maintenance schedules and manufacturer guidelines.
• System Configuration: Configure and prepare communications equipment to meet specific operational and trial requirements, ensuring all systems are correctly set up, tested and available for use.
• Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Investigate, diagnose and resolve technical faults across communications systems, implementing effective repairs and corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime.
• Operational Readiness: Conduct routine inspections, functional checks and preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and ready for scheduled activities.
• Technical Support: Provide hands-on engineering assistance and technical expertise during Harbour Acceptance Trials, working closely with engineering teams and operational personnel.
• System Testing: Support scheduled system checks, performance assessments and operational testing to verify equipment functionality and compliance with required standards.
• Defect Management: Identify, record and monitor equipment defects, maintaining accurate technical documentation and providing regular updates on maintenance activities and fault resolution.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all engineering activities are completed in accordance with relevant safety procedures, technical specifications and established maintenance management systems.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with fellow engineers, technical teams and customers to resolve engineering challenges and ensure successful delivery of operational requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills

To be considered for this position, candidates should demonstrate:

• Previous experience working in a communications systems maintenance or similar technical engineering role.
• Practical experience maintaining, servicing and troubleshooting communications equipment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solv ing capabilities.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, maintenance procedures and engineering specifications.
• Good understanding of engineering safety practices and equipment maintenance standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, or an equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working within the defence, maritime or naval engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with military or specialist communications systems.
• Experience supporting Harbour Acceptance Trials (HAT) or similar testing activities.
• Understanding of engineering maintenance management systems and structured maintenance procedures.
• Experience working with complex communications infrastructure in a regulated or safety-critical environment.
• Knowledge of defence engineering standards and technical documentation.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £44,100 – £49,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.
• Employer-matched pension scheme and life assurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Access to healthcare benefits, including health cash plans and options for private medical and dental insurance.
• Employee discount schemes covering retail, travel, entertainment and leisure.
• Opportunities to contribute to community and charitable initiatives.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop technical expertise.
• The opportunity to work on specialist defence and maritime engineering programmes.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Candidates who already hold an appropriate level of security clearance may be particularly well suited to this position. Eligibility for security clearance may be subject to nationality, residency history and other relevant security vetting requirements.

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8581/communications-maintenance-engineer-maritime-defence