Field Service Engineer - Marine Electronics

Holt Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Recruitment seeks an experienced Field Service Engineer passionate about satellite communications, datacoms, and marine electronics. In this permanent, full-time role based in Portsmouth, you'll support vessels in sectors including defence and marine. Responsibilities include technical installations, repairs, and direct customer liaison. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for global travel and technical training are offered in this challenging role.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Pension scheme matched up to 7.5%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Global travel and technical training

Qualifications

• Presentable and articulate with customer interaction skills.
• Clean UK driving licence and valid passport required.
• GMDSS, GOC, and Offshore Survival certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field service activities: installations, commissioning, and repairs.
• Deliver detailed technical reports, maintaining accurate records.
• Carry out GMDSS radio surveys and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Hands-on experience in Satcom

Hands-on experience in Datacom

Marine electronics

Technical communication

Education

Background in IT or engineering-based qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer with a passion for satellite communications, datacoms, and marine electronics? This is your opportunity to join a growing, well-established global engineering team delivering cutting-edge maritime and defence technology across the UK and beyond.

Youll support vessels and clients across commercial, defence, and specialist maritime sectors, ensuring high-quality installation, repair, commissioning, and servicing of critical onboard systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct field service activities including installations, commissioning, and repairs
- Work on a wide range of Satcom and Datacom equipment, including GMDSS and VSAT systems
- Liaise directly with customers pre- and post-service to ensure excellent technical communication
- Prepare tools, test equipment, and spares for mobilisation
- Deliver clear, detailed technical reports and ensure accurate timesheets and expense records
- Maintain and account for test instruments, company tools, IT equipment, and vehicles
- Carry out GMDSS radio surveys and complete necessary documentation

What Were Looking For:

- Hands-on experience in Satcom, Datacom, or marine electronics
- Presentable and articulate, confident liaising with customers, including onboard staff and captains
- Clean UK driving licence and valid passport
- GMDSS, GOC, and Offshore Survival (BOSIET/OLF) certification preferred
- Security clearance (SC/DV) eligibility essential due to nature of the role
- Willingness to travel regularly for field service assignments
- Background in IT or engineering-based qualification desirable

Whats On Offer:

- Permanent, full-time position based from Portsmouth
- Competitive salary + annual bonus (based on company and personal performance)
- Pension scheme matched up to 7.5%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Global travel and technical training

If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding field-based engineering role in a fast-paced maritime technology environment, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now to support mission-critical systems that operate on the front lines of marine and defence innovation.