Field Service Engineer | Secure Communications | Surrey / Hybrid | Defence Sector
SC Clearance / Eligible is requred - If you are not eligible for UK SC Clearance, please do not apply to this job.
I'm currently working with a long-established and highly respected secure communications provider that supports mission-critical communications for defence, government, and maritime organisations across the globe.
My client is looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer to join their UK team, supporting installations, repairs, and field-based operations across secure, high-profile environments - including military vessels, aircraft, and remote field units. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical capabilities and a desire to work in a varied, hands-on role with global reach.
🔧 The Role:
Perform installations, testing, commissioning, and repairs on satellite and IT systems
Deliver both standard and specialist field service deployments to a range of secure clients
Act as a technical liaison with customers including Royal Navy and commercial maritime stakeholders
Manage your own workload and travel (UK and international), and ensure technical reporting and documentation is up to standard
Conduct GMDSS surveys and assist in Satcom and Datacom hardware builds
🎯 What They're Looking For:
Hands-on experience with Satcom/Datacom systems, ideally in a maritime or defence context
Strong knowledge of server/network configuration or field IT installations
Qualifications such as GMDSS, GOC, and offshore survival (BOSIET/OLF) highly desirable
Willingness and ability to travel frequently and independently
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC)
Clean UK Driving Licence
💼 The Offer:
Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
Pension matched up to 7.5%
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid/home-based with site travel (must be within 1hr of Redhill HQ)
Onsite gym, free parking, and modern working environment
Join a business supporting global defence, humanitarian, and high-security operations
This role would suit someone with a strong technical mindset, who's comfortable operating independently in a dynamic field-based role and wants to be part of an organisation delivering critical communications worldwide.
