Job Title:
Field Service Engineer – Electrical Bias
Location:
Heybridge, Essex (Hybrid Working Available)
Frequent UK-wide travel with occasional international assignments
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company:
Our client is a global engineering leader delivering advanced propulsion and power solutions across the Marine, Defence, and Land sectors. With a reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they design, manufacture, and support high-performance systems used on naval vessels, superyachts, commercial marine fleets, and land-based infrastructure.
Position Overview:
The Field Service Engineer will provide commissioning, maintenance, and technical support across a range of electrical marine propulsion and power systems. Acting as a key customer-facing representative, the engineer will be responsible for carrying out planned service activities, diagnostics, repairs, and installations on electrical systems — including switchboards and power management systems.
This is a field-based position with hybrid flexibility, requiring regular travel across the UK and occasional overseas assignments (including product training in Germany and operational deployments under CONDO terms).
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform commissioning, servicing, and repair of marine propulsion and power systems, including IPMS/AMS and switchboard systems
* Conduct installation and commissioning of switchboards and PMS equipment
* Use diagnostic tools and fault-finding techniques to identify and resolve technical issues
* Produce detailed technical reports following all service and repair activities
* Support customers both remotely and on-site, maintaining high levels of communication and professionalism
* Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for emergency service support
* Mentor and support junior engineers and apprentices where appropriate
* Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times
* Maintain control of tools, parts, and service stock assigned to them
* Liaise with other internal departments (Engineering, Projects, Sales) as required
* Undertake additional workshop-based duties when required
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in an electrically biased field service engineering role
* Hands-on experience with switchboards, PMS, propulsion systems, or control panels
* Knowledge of marine systems, heavy electrical infrastructure, or complex power systems is highly desirable
* Comfortable with diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures, both traditional and software-based
* Physically fit and able to work in confined or challenging environments (e.g., vessels, dockyards)
Qualifications:
* NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
* Full UK Driving Licence and valid Passport (travel required)
* Willing to obtain MOD Security Clearance and complete CONDO (Contractors on Deployed Operations) training
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and report writing
Desirable Attributes:
* Prior experience working in Marine, Defence, or Power Generation industries
* Good interpersonal skills; able to communicate clearly with customers, suppliers, and team members
* Proactive, self-motivated, and safety-conscious
* Willingness to travel and work flexibly in line with project requirements
Salary & Benefits:
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Company vehicle / travel expenses
* Hybrid working model (when not on client site)
* Structured development and progression opportunities
* International training and development exposure
* Company pension & benefits package