Field Service Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to support advanced naval weapon systems based in Norwich with extensive travel. This role demands hands-on expertise in maintaining specialized equipment. Key qualifications include a degree in Electronic Engineering and prior field service experience. Enjoy an above-market salary, 5 weeks annual leave, and other attractive benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Free parking

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a field service role required.
• Adaptable and able to build customer relationships.
• Ability to commute daily to Norwich.

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning, repairing, and servicing advanced gunnery systems.
• Conducting live firing of weapon-mounted systems.
• Producing detailed reports for effective service delivery.

Skills

Technical knowledge of diagnosing and repairing digital, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment

Strong communication skills

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Physical fitness

High level of computer literacy

Education

Degree/HND/HNC/ONC in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer
Norwich based with extensive travel
Market rate salary on offer

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Electronic or Electrical Engineer seeking a new opportunity?

Our client is looking for Field Service Engineer's with knowledge of the installation, commissioning and support of naval gunnery systems.

If you're ready to travel extensively to customer locations both in the UK and abroad, this is the next role for you!

About the Role:

As a Field Service Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the technical support of advanced naval weapon systems. After comprehensive product training, you'll use your electronic and electro-mechanical skills to maintain and test specialized equipment designed for defense applications. This role requires hands-on expertise and a high degree of adaptability, with responsibilities that include:

• Installing, commissioning, repairing, and servicing advanced gunnery systems and other products.
• Conducting live firing of weapon-mounted systems after training and competency validation.
• Performing accurate fault diagnosis and coordinating with Project Managers for effective service delivery.
• Producing detailed reports and building strong relationships with customers.
• Leading training courses for customers, both on-site and at the factory.
• Participating in sea trials and adapting to ship routines when required.

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Degree/HND/HNC/ONC in Electronic Engineering.
• Proven experience in a field service role.
• Physically fit and capable of passing a Sea Survival course.
• Technical knowledge of diagnosing and repairing digital, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Proficient in reading wiring diagrams and developing fault diagnosis instructions.
• Strong communication skills, adaptable, and able to build customer relationships.
• High level of computer literacy, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to commute daily to Norwich.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in weapon inspection, repair, and servicing.
• Experience delivering training courses.
• Prior experience in a customer-facing service engineer role.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in various environments, including extreme conditions in the UK and overseas.
• Cooperative team environment that values information sharing for effective diagnosis.

The working hours are Monday-Thursday 8:15am- 5.00pm and Friday 8:15am- 12:45pm.

You will be rewarded with an above market rate salary that will reflect your skills and experience.

In addition, you will receive 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension, free parking and other benefits.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your expertise, please click "Apply Now."