Position: Field Service Engineer (Electrical) - RF / Navigation
Job ID: 1237/51
Location: Kent
Rate/Salary: £70,615
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Benefits: Fantastic Benefits with this prestigious business
1 in 4 Weekends on-call - On call salary uplift
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Field Service Engineer (Electrical) - RF / Navigation
Typically, this person will work in a team of 4 - focusing on RADAR, VHF, RF and microwave.
This person will ensure the existing assets are regularly maintained and assist with guiding the planning, installation and support for our ambitious replacement and upgrade programme.
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Field Service Engineer (Electrical) - RF / Navigation:
You will be part of a team who ensure the continuous functionality of all navigation systems sensors including, but not limited to radar transceivers, antenna and associated gearboxes, radios, AIS base stations, microwave links, CCTV, warning lights, tide gauges and meteorological sensors to enable the port to operate safely.
Diagnose and resolve faults, including complex technical issues, across the full range of sensors in a professional and timely manner.
Escalate issues promptly to appropriate colleagues / managers and ensure actions taken are logged, root causes are investigated and understood, and future requirements are captured.
Install, monitor, and maintain equipment relating to the navigation systems sensor estate.
Contribute to the development and creation of maintenance and replacement plans for in-field equipment.
Research and specify replacement equipment and assist with the procurement and assessment of new equipment, services and / or systems.
Project manage equipment replacement projects or provide a significant contribution as a key member of a project team.
Create, update and maintain technical documentation, change control, approval and asset records.
Create and update required safety documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments etc.
Undertake training and development to maintain specialism in in-field sensors and act as a specialist in multiple areas of the navigation systems’ sensor estate.
Qualifications and requirement for the Field Service Engineer (Electrical) - RF / Navigation:
Either a degree in an electronic engineering or related discipline OR time served.
Minimum 5 years’ hands on experience in a comparable role or setting.
Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of related H&S regulations e.g., PUWER, LOLER, Working at Height, COSHH.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the risks and relevant mitigations associated with the work of the team e.g., WaH, EMF and other hazards.
Knowledge, understanding and application of relevant cyber security principles as a minimum Cyber Essentials.
Full driving licence.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Gravesend, England
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Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £71000 Per Annum Great Benefits Involved With This Business
Posted: 2025-02-28 08:37:01
