Land Terminals Maintenance Engineer

Babcock International; Rudloe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Land Terminals Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair remote satellite ground terminals in the UK. This full-time role emphasizes safety and customer service, requiring expertise in electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a generous benefits package and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' volunteering leave

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance and inspection of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to conduct electrical safety inspections following UK regulations.
• Experience with RF equipment and software systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect Small Remote Satellite land terminals.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections and testing.
• Test and repair RF equipment and systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains

Diagnostic tools and test equipment proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Proficient in computer software for diagnostics and reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

As a Land Terminals Maintenance Engineer, you will have the unique opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects with continuous learning and development. The Land Terminals Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of remote satellite ground terminals, ensuring agreed levels of availability and operational readiness. This role demands a multi-disciplinary skill set across electrical, mechanical, Radio Frequency, and software systems, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Inspection of Small Remote Satellite land terminals.
• Conduct Electrical Safety Inspections and Testing I.A.W Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• Test and repair RF equipment and systems and perform software and baseband system testing and repairs.
• Undertake general equipment repairs across the site.
• Respond promptly to service calls and resolve issues within agreed SLAs to deliver on-site technical support and troubleshooting for customer-reported issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers through professional service delivery, whilst acting as a technical ambassador for the organisation during site visits and support calls.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Corsham, Wiltshire.

Essential Experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in computer software used for diagnostics and reporting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic pathway), or equivalent work experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.