Field Service Engineer - Communication Systems

Bluestream People; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension matched 7.5%

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bluestream People is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a growing technical team supporting mission-critical communications equipment across the maritime and government sectors. The role involves national and international travel, working with cutting-edge communications technology and contributing to high-performance service delivery for prestigious clients.

Responsibilities include field service, installation, customer liaison, documentation, and workshop support.

Qualifications

• Background in electronics, IT, or communications.
• Field service or engineering experience preferred in maritime, satcom, or data systems.
• UK driving licence required or in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
• Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
• Liaise with customers in advance of deployments to ensure readiness.
• Prepare and mobilise tools, test equipment, and materials, sometimes at short notice.
• Submit accurate technical reports and service documentation following each task.
• Provide datacoms and satcom hardware support for the workshop when required.
• Conduct GMDSS surveys as part of maritime service requirements.

Skills

Engineering background

Electronics

IT/Communications

Driving licence

Job description

We’re looking for aField Service Engineerto join a growing technical team supporting mission-critical communications equipment across the maritime and government sectors.

This is a role offering national and international travel, the chance to work with cutting-edge communications technology, and the opportunity to contribute to high-performance service delivery for prestigious clients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
• Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
• Liaise with customers in advance of deployments to ensure readiness.
• Prepare and mobilise tools, test equipment, and materials, sometimes at short notice.
• Submit accurate technical reports and service documentation following each task.
• Provide datacoms and satcom hardware support for the workshop when required.
• Conduct GMDSS surveys as part of maritime service requirements.

Experience:

• Strong technical aptitude with a background in electronics, IT, or communications.
• Relevant field service or engineering experience, preferably in maritime, satcom, or data systems.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• GMDSS and GOC certifications preferred.
• Offshore survival certifications (BOSIET & OLF) desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly, often at short notice.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC or DV level).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus (company and individual performance based).
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company-matched pension up to 7.5%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career growth within a financially stable and globally expanding organisation.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment