An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading UK defence engineering organisation for a Senior Field Service Team Lead to oversee engineering support and maintenance activities across customer sites.
The role of Senior Field Service Team Lead will be based from their Dorset office and will span the full product lifecycle, including installation, testing, configuration and ongoing support of advanced systems in demanding environments.
Key responsibilities in the role of Senior Field Service Team Leader will include:
Lead and manage a Field Service team delivering installation, testing and support activities
Plan and prioritise engineering support alongside the Project Manager
Carry out installation and commissioning in line with project plans
Support maintenance cycles, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Produce and update technical documentation to meet customer and MoD requirements
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams
Key skills & experience sought for the role of Senior Field Service Team Leader include:
Experience with electrical/electronic systems (maritime experience desirable)
Proven team leadership and first-line management capability
Experience working to MoD safety and regulatory standards
Strong documentation and communication skills
Knowledge of acoustics and computer networks (desirable)
Ability to work in confined spaces and varied environments
Requirements:
HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC/DV) - sole UK nationality required
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel extensively in the UK and internationally, often at short notice
Benefits:
Flexible working (core hours)
Paid overtime or TOIL (up to 24 extra days)
Private medical care & competitive pension
Christmas shutdown
Training & development opportunities
Gym benefits, tech schemes & relocation support
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a field-based engineering team while working on complex, high-profile defence projects with real career development potential.
To apply please send your CV to (url removed), or for more information contact Chuck Lam on (phone number removed)