Job Description
Field Service Engineer – Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £28,000Location: 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.