Field Services Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'ingénierie mondiale recherche un Ingénieur de Service de Terrain avec un biais électrique pour fournir un support technique sur des systèmes de propulsion marine. Ce rôle comprend le commissioning, la maintenance et l'installation de systèmes électroniques, nécessitant des voyages fréquents à travers le Royaume-Uni et une formation à l'international. Les candidats doivent avoir des qualifications en ingénierie électrique et une bonne maîtrise des systèmes marins.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle / travel expenses

Hybrid working model

Structured development and progression opportunities

International training and development exposure

Company pension & benefits package

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle d'ingénieur de service sur le terrain avec un biais électrique.
• Capacité à travailler dans des environnements restreints.
• Compétences en rédaction de rapports.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer le commissioning, l'entretien et la réparation de systèmes de propulsion marine et d'alimentation électrique.
• Supporter les clients à distance et sur site.
• Participer à un service d'appel d'urgence 24/7.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Diagnostic and troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Field Service Engineer – Electrical Bias

Location:

Heybridge, Essex (Hybrid Working Available)

Frequent UK-wide travel with occasional international assignments

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company:

Our client is a global engineering leader delivering advanced propulsion and power solutions across the Marine, Defence, and Land sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they design, manufacture, and support high-performance systems used on naval vessels, superyachts, commercial marine fleets, and land-based infrastructure.

Position Overview:

The Field Service Engineer will provide commissioning, maintenance, and technical support across a range of electrical marine propulsion and power systems. Acting as a key customer-facing representative, the engineer will be responsible for carrying out planned service activities, diagnostics, repairs, and installations on electrical systems — including switchboards and power management systems.

This is a field-based position with hybrid flexibility, requiring regular travel across the UK and occasional overseas assignments (including product training in Germany and operational deployments under CONDO terms).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform commissioning, servicing, and repair of marine propulsion and power systems, including IPMS/AMS and switchboard systems
• Conduct installation and commissioning of switchboards and PMS equipment
• Use diagnostic tools and fault-finding techniques to identify and resolve technical issues
• Produce detailed technical reports following all service and repair activities
• Support customers both remotely and on-site, maintaining high levels of communication and professionalism
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for emergency service support
• Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices where appropriate
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times
• Maintain control of tools, parts, and service stock assigned to them
• Liaise with other internal departments (Engineering, Projects, Sales) as required
• Undertake additional workshop-based duties when required

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in an electrically biased field service engineering role
• Hands-on experience with switchboards, PMS, propulsion systems, or control panels
• Knowledge of marine systems, heavy electrical infrastructure, or complex power systems is highly desirable
• Comfortable with diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures, both traditional and software-based
• Physically fit and able to work in confined or challenging environments (e.g., vessels, dockyards)

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Full UK Driving Licence and valid Passport (travel required)
• Willing to obtain MOD Security Clearance and complete CONDO (Contractors on Deployed Operations) training
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and report writing

Desirable Attributes:

• Prior experience working in Marine, Defence, or Power industries
• Good interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with customers, suppliers, and team members
• Proactive, self-motivated, and safety-conscious
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly in line with project requirements

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle / travel expenses
• Hybrid working model (when not on client site)
• Structured development and progression opportunities
• International training and development exposure
• Company pension & benefits package