Support Equipment Field Service Representative (SE FSR)Location: RAF MarhamContract: 6 MonthsWorking Pattern: Full Time – On SiteSecurity Clearance: SC RequiredHourly Rate: £37.13 per hour or £50.01 via umbrella (inside IR35)About the Role We are seeking an experienced Support Equipment Field Service Representative (SE FSR) to support the UK Lightning Force F-35 programme at RAF Marham. Acting as the primary point of contact for all F-35 Support Equipment (SE) technical, logistics and data-related matters, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment is safe, compliant and mission ready. Working closely with the UK Lightning Delivery Team (LDT), Support Equipment Controlling Authority (SECA), and the F-35 SE Engineering Authority, you will coordinate sustainment activity, technical support, calibration, repairs and equipment readiness across the programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong RAF engineering background who thrives in a highly technical and operational environment.Key Responsibilities
* Acting as the primary point of contact for UK F-35 SE technical, logistics and data issues
* Coordinating with Fort Worth-based SE Item Managers, Engineering teams and SE leadership to resolve equipment issues
* Supporting up-line reporting to provide a global SE status picture
* Liaising with site leads and engineers to ensure effective communication of ongoing issues
* Providing familiarisation training to operators and engineers
* Assisting customers with SE-related Action Requests (ARs)
* Facilitating receipt of hardware and technical data for SE deliveries
* Delivering direct technical support, demonstrations and reach-back support from sustainment engineering teams
* Supporting SE calibration activities and facilitating calibration for the QECCs
* Coordinating off-base repairs for F-35 support equipment
* Supporting ITC SE course delivery and development
* Ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures
Skills & ExperienceEssential
* RAF Trade Group 5 background
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience working within an engineering or sustainment environment
* Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and technical teams
* Understanding of safety and compliance requirements within a defence environment
Desirable
* Engineering qualification
* Previous experience supporting F-35 or military support equipment programmes
* Calibration or technical training experience
About You You will be a proactive and organised individual with a strong customer-focused approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment. You will be confident engaging with engineers, operators and senior stakeholders while maintaining high technical and safety standards.Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to directly support one of the world’s most advanced defence programmes within a highly skilled and collaborative environment. You will contribute to operational readiness and play a key role in supporting the UK Lightning Force.