Overview
and Responsibilities
We require a Field Service Engineer to join our Engineering team, to build, repair and install cable harnesses for military defence vehicles and rail trackside applications, with a focus on customer sites across the UK, predominantly in Telford for the foreseeable future. You will deliver a safe, proactive, flexible and comprehensive technical service to ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability for our clients' cable harness systems. Your role will involve hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and adherence to strict safety and quality protocols.
Core Responsibilities
1. Manufacture, rework, or repair cable harnesses on customer equipment using approved procedures, customer or internal drawings/procedures and IPC standards.
2. Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and customers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
3. Adhere to company Health & Safety procedures, site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and conduct risk assessments and method statements.
4. Liaise with customers prior to job execution to confirm requirements and ensure all necessary safety controls are implemented.
5. Comply with industry codes of practice and the company’s Quality Management System.
6. Produce accurate and timely documentation for all tasks.
7. Work independently or collaboratively within a team of professional technicians or operators.
8. Maintain a professional demeanour and communicate effectively with clients face-to-face.
9. Travel regularly across the UK, including overnight stays, and work overtime or weekends when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Core Requirements
10. Hands-on experience with cable harness assemblies, including building, repairing, and installing.
11. Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail, problem solver and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
12. Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in client-facing communication.
13. Independently manage customer requests, coordinating with clients and internal teams to determine and execute next steps.
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
15. Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, including sales, calibration laboratory, and engineering departments.
16. Willingness to travel frequently and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.
Desirable Skills and Experience
17. Proven ability to configure, commission, install, and repair cable harnesses.
18. Familiarity with military defence vehicle systems or rail trackside applications.
19. Experience working to IPC standards for cable harness assembly and repair.
Additional Information
20. Location: Field-based, primarily in Telford, with travel across the UK.
21. Contract type: 12 months, Fixed Term Contract.
22. Travel: Regular travel with overnight stays and occasional weekend work required.
23. Reporting to: Field Service Manager or equivalent.
24. Key Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable with a commitment to safety and quality.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge military and rail applications, contributing to critical infrastructure while developing your technical expertise and customer relationship skills.
What We Offer
25. Enhanced pension contributions
26. Healthcare cashback plan
27. Employee assistance programme
28. Site incentive plan
29. Financial wellbeing benefit
30. Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
31. Cycle to Work Scheme
32. Discounted RAC membership
33. Discounted Gym membership
34. 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
35. Paid volunteering hours
TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.
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