Field Service Engineer

Morson Talent; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training opportunities

Pension scheme with up to 1.5x employer contributions

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days

Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Morson Talent is looking for an experienced Senior Field Service Engineer to join TKMS ATLAS UK. This role, based at Dorset Innovation Park, involves supporting advanced naval systems in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills and experience in fault-finding, diagnostics, and problem-solving.

Benefits include comprehensive training, a generous pension scheme, and a flexible working environment. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve full Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong ability to work independently in operational environments.
• Willingness to travel and deploy internationally at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service support for ATLAS UK equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Produce accurate technical reports on survey findings.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Marine Engineering

Tools

Technical documentation

Job description

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, looking to support advanced naval systems in the UK and around the world?

TKMS ATLAS UK is looking for a proactive and flexible Senior Field Service Engineer to join our Operations team based at Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith. This role has been created to support the continued growth of our business and expanding portfolio of in-service submarine and surface ship systems.

Our Operations team provides critical support to customers by maintaining, testing, fault-finding and repairing complex maritime equipment throughout its operational lifecycle. As a Senior Field Service Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our systems continue to deliver operational capability to the Royal Navy and international customers, directly supporting our mission to provide innovative maritime solutions that deliver advantage at the frontline.

Working closely with the Operations Lead and wider engineering teams, you will provide technical support for a range of in-service equipment and handling systems. This is a varied and hands‑on role that offers the opportunity to work both at our Winfrith facility and at customer sites across the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing field service support for in‑service ATLAS UK equipment and handling systems in the UK and overseas.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, testing and maintenance activities on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Supporting equipment surveys, system grooms, integration activities and repairs on customer platforms.
• Conducting inspections, repairs and maintenance of equipment at ATLAS UK facilities.
• Producing clear and accurate technical reports, including survey findings, repair recommendations and equipment trend analysis.
• Supporting equipment trials and testing activities at customer locations, test facilities and ATLAS UK sites.
• Working closely with engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Undertaking secondments within other departments to develop product and system knowledge.
• Deploying at short notice when required to support operational customer requirements.
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships and acting as a professional ambassador for TKMS ATLAS UK.

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving capability and a customer-focused approach. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills across electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience working with mechanical and electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions in operational environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel and deploy within the UK and internationally, often at short notice.
• Experience within maritime, naval, defence or marine engineering environments would be advantageous, particularly previous Royal Navy or MOD experience.

Why TKMS ATLAS UK?

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo and offer winning advantage at the frontline.

Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides itself on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

The continuous investment in our unique in‑house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems.

This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter‑measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In‑Service Support.

You’ll also receive:

• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme with up to 1.5x employer contributions
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Dental cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Full‑time, part‑time and condensed hours opportunities considered

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we support our staff to create work‑life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part‑time, condensed hours or full‑time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).