Field Service Engineer (Radar)

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defense and aerospace company seeks a Field Service Engineer (Radar) in Portsmouth. The role involves providing mobile support for advanced Radar systems on naval platforms and requires strong engineering skills and the ability to work under pressure. Flexible working hours and attractive benefits are included.

Benefits

Relocation package available

Enhanced Pension scheme (up to 14% combined)

Flexible working pattern

25 holiday days plus bank holidays

Shared Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Discounted health/wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering processes.
• Experience in identifying and evaluating engineering solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing mobile support for Radar systems in the UK and overseas.
• Adhering to legislation and company policy.
• Communicating with internal and external customers.

Skills

Engineering processes

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Radar)

Salary: up to £55,500 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Portsmouth

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Field Service Engineer (Radar). The role will be based in Portsmouth and will involve regular travel. Part time and accruing hours are available as well as flexible working hours.

They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will work within the Radar Support team to provide Radar field support for Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers and future platforms, as well as the possibility of engineering support for international projects, submarine support, and providing field support for land-based Radar systems in the UK and overseas. Additionally, you may support the Field Operations Team Leader in day-to-day activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adhering with legislation and company policy
• Providing mobile support for Radar systems and associated equipment in the UK and overseas as required
• Answering technical questions and queries
• Raising risk assessments and method statements to cover work
• Working as part of a team requiring limited technical supervision
• Understanding and applying a range of fundamental design processes, tools, systems and techniques
• Communicating with internal and external Customers and with other functions

Benefits:

• Relocation package available
• Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
• Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
• 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
• Shared Incentive Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Green car scheme
• Private health plans

About You:

• HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Identification and evaluation of solutions to engineering problems
• A good understanding of Engineering processes
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships internally and externally
• Resilience to withstand pressured situations and continue to work objectively

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

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