Field Service Engineer - Communication Systems

Bluestream People; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support mission-critical communications equipment. This role requires strong technical aptitude and relevant field service experience, including travel for installations. The successful candidate will service satellite communication systems, conduct installations, and ensure readiness for deployments. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company-matched pension up to 7.5%

Free on-site parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
• Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
• Prepare and mobilise tools and equipment, sometimes at short notice.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Field service experience

Ability to travel regularly

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to 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