We’re working with an established engineering business operating within the defence and maritime sector, who are looking for an experienced Service Engineer to join their growing team.
The Role:
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You’ll be responsible for delivering engineering services across customer sites, onboard vessels and within the company’s facilities.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing complex maritime navigation and surveillance systems.
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Carrying out fault finding and diagnostics on marine electronic systems both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
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Providing technical support to customers and service partners via telephone and email.
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Managing the repair and return of customer equipment, ensuring work is completed within agreed timescales.
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Maintaining accurate service documentation, including site reports, defect reports, job cards and service records.
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Participating in an on-call engineer rota and supporting out-of-hours requirements when required.
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Providing equipment familiarisation and training to customers and end users.
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Supporting overseas deployments and international service activities at short notice.
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Attending relevant OEM training courses and maintaining technical certifications.
About you:
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We’re looking for a hands-on Service Engineer with a strong technical background in marine electronics, maritime systems or a closely related engineering environment.
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Ideally, you’ll have:
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HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
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Strong knowledge and practical experience of marine electronic systems.
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Experience with radar, electronic chart systems, navigation aids, steering control systems or similar maritime technologies.
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Experience building, configuring and fault-finding PC-based systems and networks.
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Previous experience working within a marine, naval, offshore or similar engineering environment.
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Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
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A full driving licence and valid passport.
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The ability to travel throughout the UK and overseas, sometimes at short notice.
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The ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
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Willingness to undertake and maintain relevant offshore medical and survival training.
For more information, please get in touch with Aaron by emailing your CV to aaron@copello.co.uk.