Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer – Portsmouth

Salary: Up to £28,000 Location: Portsmouth, with UK travel

If you’re an engineer who loves variety, autonomy, and hands-on technical work, this role offers an exciting opportunity to support cutting-edge communications and data systems across the maritime and defence sectors. You’ll join a friendly, fast-moving engineering team that thrives on problem-solving and delivering outstanding service to customers. 

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for field service, repairs, and technical support across a wide range of systems, including:

• Performing service and repair work on a broad scope of specialist communications and IT equipment. 
• Completing installations, testing, and commissioning activities—both standard and bespoke. 
• Liaising directly with customers to plan and prepare field visits. 
• Preparing tools, test equipment, and materials—sometimes with short notice.
• Producing clear technical reports, timesheets and expense documentation. 
• Maintaining and accounting for allocated vehicles, IT kit, mobile devices, and test instruments. 
• Supporting datacoms and satcom testing, repairs and equipment builds in the workshop when needed. 
• Conducting GMDSS surveys. 

What we’re looking for

While the advert doesn’t specify qualifications, the role calls for a confident engineer with:

• Strong technical ability in electronics, communications, or IT systems. 
• A proactive, organised approach to planning and reporting. 
• The ability to travel across the UK as required. 
• Confidence liaising with customers and working independently in the field. 

What’s in it for you

You’ll be part of a knowledgeable, supportive engineering team working with advanced communication and satellite technologies—offering:

• A competitive salary up to £28,000 (replacing the original unspecified range).
• Exposure to cutting-edge satcoms, datacoms, and maritime technologies.
• Varied work across field service, workshop support, testing, commissioning, and customer-facing engineering. 
• Long-term development opportunities within a growing engineering environment. 

Why this role stands out

No two days are the same—one day you’re fault-finding onboard a vessel, the next you’re commissioning new systems or supporting workshop builds. It’s a fantastic role for someone who enjoys autonomy, technical challenge, and being part of a team with a strong “can-do” mindset.