Field Service Engineer (Marine Electronics)

Position: Electrical Service Engineer (SAT/NAVCom)
Job ID: 2394/1
Location: 1 hour from either Red Hill, Surrey or Newcastle. 
Rate/Salary: To Be Confirmed Upon Application
Type: Permanent / Full Time

Benefits:

• Permanent Full Time Position, based either from home or our Redhill Office (approx. 1-hour travel) with regular customer site visits
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 25 holiday days per year, plus bank holidays
• Onsite gym at the Redhill offices

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Electrical Service Engineer (SAT/NAVCom)

Typically, this person will visit vessels predominantly in the UK (however, international travel will be open) servicing, maintaining, repairing, installing and surveying NAVCom / SATCom / Bridge Navigation, VSAT, GMDSS and more.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

About the Role and Clients:

Our services support Commercial, Government, and Defence clients in maintaining seamless global communication at sea, on land, and in the air. We deliver a wide range of solutions, including voice and data connectivity, maritime safety systems, and crew welfare services such as WiFi, BYOD calling, and entertainment content. In times of emergency, our communication networks enable critical support to reach those in need and assist relief teams, even when local networks are unavailable. We provide reliable communications on every Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel, support high-readiness Commando, Army, and RAF units, equip specialist RAF aircraft, and assist both joint and single-service operations domestically and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Electrical Service Engineer (SAT/NAVCom):

• Visit vessels to conduct, work on, repair, or install:

• VDR-APTs
• Radio Surveys
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of GMDSS Equipment
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of Navigation Equipment
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of VSAT Satellite Broadband
• Retrofit projects including complete bridge installations and large system integrations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Good standard at a higher level HNC/ONC/NVQ Level or equivalent national standard education
• Current Driving Licence
• Able to pass marine/offshore worker medical examination
• Valid Passport (international travel required)
• 3+ Years of Marine Service Engineer experience
• In-depth knowledge of electronic/electrical engineering
• GMDSS Radio Operator / Maintainer License preferred

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical, appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.