NavCom Field Service Engineer

Responsibilities: − To carry out field service and repairs on all scoped equipment & systems. − To carry out standard & special to type field service installations, test & commissioning. − To liaise with customers prior to carrying out field duties. − To prepare test equipment/tools/spares/installation materials prior to mobilisation, this may entail short notice being given. − To provide accurate and detailed technical reports for all activities and give feedback to facilitate future service planning and improvements. − To provide time sheets/expense sheets for each activity and code accordingly for charging to customer where appropriate. − To maintain inventory of materials and test equipment held and to record usage and reinstatement where appropriate. − To ensure that all returnable unused spares and/or defective spares are returned without delay using correct paperwork. − To maintain in good order and be accountable for all allocated vehicles, IT equipment, mobile telephones, test instruments and tools. − To organise own travel arrangements when outside Redhill base. − To ensure technical knowledge and familiarisation with company products is maintained. − To provide competent Datacoms and Satcom repair, test and equipment build and support for Workshop as required. − To conduct GMDSS surveys. Location and Commitments: − Permanent Full Time Position, based either from home or out of our Redhill/Newcastle Offices so need to be around 1 hour travel from the office, however with regular visits to customers sites. − Annual bonus based on company and individual performance. − Pension matched up 7.5%. − 25 holiday days per year, plus bank holidays. − Onsite Gym at the Redhill offices. − Free Parking. − Competitive Salary. Candidate requirements: − Presentable and articulate to meet requirements for liaison with Yacht Captains and on-board specialist staff for DVB field work − Good 'O' Level or equivalent standard education − Preferably a skill base or education/qualification I.T. based − Clean current UK Driving Licence − GMDSS, GOC, Offshore Survival Certificated (BOSIET & OLF) − Able to achieve a National Security Accreditation to SC or DV − Requirement for regular travel − The ability to obtain SC Clearance