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Field Service Electronics Engineer

HSB Technical Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 71,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking a Field Service Electronics Engineer to join a well-regarded company in Gravesend, Kent. This permanent, full-time role involves maintaining and upgrading navigation systems, ensuring operational availability, and contributing to technical projects. Successful candidates will have a degree in electronic engineering, extensive experience in field-based roles, and solid knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Medical Cash Plan
Generous pension scheme
Onsite parking with electric charging
Access to Occupational Health services
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to gym discounts
Internal and external training opportunities
Structured personal development plans

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a field-based electronics or systems engineering role.
  • Capable of working safely at height and in confined spaces.
  • Must pass medical evaluations for operational duties.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain operational functionality of navigation systems including radar and VHF/UHF radios.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical faults professionally.
  • Participate in a 1-in-4 week on-call rota for support.

Skills

Electrical/electronic fault diagnosis
System integration
Configuration of IP networks
Telecoms systems knowledge
Health & safety regulations knowledge

Education

Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline

Job description

Position: Field Service Electronics Engineer
Job ID: 1237/56
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Rate/Salary: £70,615 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Benefits:

28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
Generous pension scheme
Onsite parking with electric charging
Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling, and Physiotherapy
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to gym discounts via MyGymDiscounts
Internal and external training opportunities
Structured personal development plans

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies.

We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Field Service Electronics Engineer

Typically, this person will work as part of a small technical team responsible for the maintenance, installation and upgrade of essential navigation systems, including RADAR, AIS, radio communications, environmental sensors, and microwave links.

The role involves working at height, contributing to technical projects, and participating in an on-call rota to ensure 24/7 operational availability.

It provides the opportunity to work with unique technology and gain access to rarely visited field sites.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Field Service Electronics Engineer:

Maintain operational functionality of navigation systems including radar, antennas, gearboxes, VHF/UHF radios, AIS base stations, CCTV, microwave links, meteorological sensors, and tide gauges.
Diagnose, repair, and resolve complex technical faults in a professional and timely manner.
Log and escalate issues appropriately, capturing root causes and updating stakeholders.
Contribute to and execute planned maintenance and system upgrade schedules.
Assist in research, specification, procurement and deployment of new sensor equipment.
Lead or support installation projects; supervise contractors and ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
Produce and update documentation including technical manuals, risk assessments, and COSHH.
Maintain cyber security and GDPR compliance across all supported systems.
Provide support, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to colleagues and junior team members.
Participate in a 1-in-4 week on-call rota for out-of-hours and weekend support (with allocated rest days).

Qualifications and requirements for the Field Service Electronics Engineer:

Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in a similar field-based electronics or systems engineering role.
Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and Working at Height.
Proven skills in electrical/electronic fault diagnosis, system integration, and analogue/digital telecoms systems.
Experience with RADAR, radio, and microwave communications systems.
Capable of configuring and supporting IP networks and IT-connected devices.
Ability and certification (or willingness to obtain) to work safely at height and in confined spaces.
Must pass medical evaluations and maintain physical fitness for operational duties.
Ability to obtain and retain security clearances (BPSS and CTC).
Highly organised, self-motivated, and confident when supervising teams and contractors.
Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotating basis.
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on service delivery and collaboration.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

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