NavCom Field Service Engineer

Responsibilities:
- To carry out field service and repairs on all scoped equipment & systems.
- To carry out standard & special to type field service installations, test & commissioning.
- To liaise with customers prior to carrying out field duties.
- To prepare test equipment/tools/spares/installation materials prior to mobilisation, this may entail short notice being given.
- To provide accurate and detailed technical reports for all activities and give feedback to facilitate future service planning and improvements.
- To provide time sheets/expense sheets for each activity and code accordingly for charging to customer where appropriate.
- To maintain inventory of materials and test equipment held and to record usage and reinstatement where appropriate.
- To ensure that all returnable unused spares and/or defective spares are returned without delay using correct paperwork.
- To maintain in good order and be accountable for all allocated vehicles, IT equipment, mobile telephones, test instruments and tools.
- To organise own travel arrangements when outside Redhill base.
- To ensure technical knowledge and familiarisation with company products is maintained.
- To provide competent Datacoms and Satcom repair, test and equipment build and support for
Workshop as required.
- To conduct GMDSS surveys.

Location and Commitments:
- Permanent Full Time Position, based either from home or out of our Redhill/Newcastle Offices so need to be around 1 hour travel from the office, however with regular visits to customers sites.
- Annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Pension matched up 7.5%.
- 25 holiday days per year, plus bank holidays.
- Onsite Gym at the Redhill offices.
- Free Parking.
- Competitive Salary.

Candidate requirements:
- Presentable and articulate to meet requirements for liaison with Yacht Captains and on-board specialist staff for DVB field work
- Good 'O' Level or equivalent standard education
- Preferably a skill base or education/qualification I.T. based
- Clean current UK Driving Licence
- GMDSS, GOC, Offshore Survival Certificated (BOSIET & OLF)
- Able to achieve a National Security Accreditation to SC or DV
- Requirement for regular travel
- The ability to obtain SC Clearance

Shorterm Group Redhill