Field Service Engineer

RTX; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation technology company is seeking a Trainee Installation & Commissioning Engineer in Harlow, UK. The role involves installing Air Traffic Control systems at customer sites both in the UK and internationally. Candidates should have a willingness to travel, good communication skills, and be a practical hands-on engineer. Full training will be provided to ensure success in this hands-on position. This position supports a flexible working culture with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 5 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Practical hands-on engineer with a full clean driving licence and a passport.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and certified industrial climber.

Responsibilities

• Install Air Traffic Control systems at customer premises.
• Act as the interface with customers during installations.
• Receive full training and work alongside experienced engineers.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Hands on engineering skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving abilities

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee Installation & Commissioning Engineer working within the Raytheon Air Traffic Management Business. Installation & Commissioning engineers are responsible for taking the Air Traffic Control system from the factory and installing it at the customers premises both in the UK and Overseas. Installation can range from a complete turnkey system to simple unit upgrades, but at all times the Installation Engineer is responsible for the works on site & sell off to the customer. Work deployments can be from 2 - 3 months and could be almost anywhere in the world; from Europe to Africa and the Middle East, Scandinavia to North and South America, from Asia to Australia. Whilst on site the Installation & Commissioning Engineer will report to the Programme Manager but will act as Raytheon's interface with the customer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands on engineer to receive Full installation and commissioning training through a combination of working with other experienced engineers and formal off site training courses.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Willingness to travel both domestic and International.
• An interest in electrical Installation.
• Practical hands on Engineer.
• Full Clean driving licence.
• Passport.
• Good team player but equally comfortable when working alone.
• Good communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations.
• Good problem solver- able to analyse & solve unusual problems.
• Certified Industrial climber.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of Installing Electrical / Electronic equipment.
• Certified to the 17th/18th Edition of Wiring Regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr).
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role).
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade).

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.