Field Service Engineer - Communication Systems

Overview

We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing technical team supporting mission-critical communications equipment across the maritime and government sectors.

This is a role offering national and international travel, the chance to work with cutting-edge communications technology, and the opportunity to contribute to high-performance service delivery for prestigious clients.

• Perform service, repair, testing, and commissioning of satellite communication and data systems.
• Conduct standard and custom system installations in the field.
• Liaise with customers in advance of deployments to ensure readiness.
• Prepare and mobilise tools, test equipment, and materials, sometimes at short notice.
• Submit accurate technical reports and service documentation following each task.
• Provide datacoms and satcom hardware support for the workshop when required.
• Conduct GMDSS surveys as part of maritime service requirements.

• Strong technical aptitude with a background in electronics, IT, or communications.
• Relevant field service or engineering experience, preferably in maritime, satcom, or data systems.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• GMDSS and GOC certifications preferred.
• Offshore survival certifications (BOSIET & OLF) desirable.
• Ability to travel regularly, often at short notice.
• Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC or DV level).

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus (company and individual performance based).
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company-matched pension up to 7.5%.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career growth within a financially stable and globally expanding organisation.

Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an as an Employment Business for temporary / contract recruitment