Engineering Technician - In Service Support

Gold Group Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in High Wycombe is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide support for Defence systems. This role involves managing lab equipment, conducting technical investigations, and ensuring system functionality. Ideal candidates will have a HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in cutting-edge projects are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, retirement)

Opportunities for professional growth

Engagement in cutting-edge projects

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence engineering or maintaining complex systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, preferably with electrical bias.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of in-service engineering across Defence systems.
• Manage lab equipment and ensure operational facilities.
• Conduct technical investigations and fault diagnosis.

Skills

Engineering

Optics

Cameras

Support Engineering

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Diagnostics

Installation

Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Education

HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: High Wycombe Salary: Package

Sector: Client Delivery, Oil & Gas, Electronics, Technology, Defence, Nuclear, Engineering, Space Type: Permanent

Contact: Jeremy Farley Job Published: 3 days ago

Job Title: Engineering Technician - In Service Support

Location: High Wycombe

Key Skills: Engineering, Optics, Cameras, Royal Navy, RN, Support Engineering, Systems, Troubleshooting, Electrical, Diagnostics, Installation, Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis

The Role

Are you an experienced Engineering Technician looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic In-Service Support team working on cutting-edge Defence technologies, including Electro-Optic and Data Distribution Systems used worldwide.

You will play a key role in providing engineering support to global end users, ensuring mission success 24/7. Working alongside highly skilled engineers with decades of Defence experience, you'll contribute to maintaining, testing, and improving complex systems across the entire product lifecycle - from installation and maintenance to diagnostics, repair, and upgrades.

This is your chance to develop your technical expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, professional growth, and customer success are at the heart of everything we do.

What You Will Do as an Engineering Technician

• Support the delivery of in-service engineering and maintenance across a range of Defence systems.
• Act as lab manager, ensuring equipment and facilities remain operational and well-maintained.
• Conduct technical investigations, fault diagnosis, and rectification of emerging defects.
• Carry out installations, integrations, and upgrades of new equipment and components.
• Perform testing and inspection of systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with design, software, and project engineers to develop robust solutions.
• Support field engineering teams, coordinating test equipment and spares for deployments.
• Manage system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative maintenance.
• Uphold engineering best practices and promote continuous improvement across the team.

What You Will Bring as an Engineering Technician

You're a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for problem-solving. You enjoy working in fast-paced environments, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and thrive in collaborative, customer-focused teams.

• A HNC (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent experience in a technical role.
• Background in Defence engineering or experience maintaining complex systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with an electrical bias preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting.

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview.