Hamilton Barnes
Field Engineer
Job Location
South East London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role:
An exciting opportunity to be a Field Engineer for a London-based Maritime business. You’ll be maintaining the navigation systems along the River Thames, including radar, VHF radios, and microwave communication systems, ensuring operational safety and reliability. This is a hands-on role with a physical aspect, requiring work at height across remote locations. You’ll be part of a close-knit team in Gravesend, contributing to an ambitious replacement and upgrade programme for critical navigation infrastructure. Travel is required, and on-call duties are part of the role.
Responsibilities:
Ensure continuous operation and maintenance of navigation systems, including radar transceivers, antennas, radios, AIS base stations, microwave links, CCTV, warning lights, tide gauges, and weather sensors.
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across the systems promptly, and escalate issues as needed.
Conduct installations, maintenance, and support for new and replacement .
Lead or significantly contribute to equipment replacement projects and provide training to colleagues.
Create and maintain technical and safety documentation, ensuring compliance with healthequipment and safety regulations.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (one week in four), with duties that may include weekend work.
Skills/Must have:
Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Expertise in radar systems, VHF radio, and microwave technology.
Benefits:
Training and development opportunities.
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health).
Generous pension scheme.
Occupational Health support, including mindfulness, counseling, and physiotherapy.
Cycle to Work Scheme and access to MyGymDiscounts.
Salary:
£56,000-£62,000 per annum, plus 25% in allowances (10% market, 10% on-call, 5% overtime)
Location: South East London, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
An exciting opportunity to be a Field Engineer for a London-based Maritime business. You’ll be maintaining the navigation systems along the River Thames, including radar, VHF radios, and microwave communication systems, ensuring operational safety and reliability. This is a hands-on role with a physical aspect, requiring work at height across remote locations. You’ll be part of a close-knit team in Gravesend, contributing to an ambitious replacement and upgrade programme for critical navigation infrastructure. Travel is required, and on-call duties are part of the role.
Responsibilities:
Ensure continuous operation and maintenance of navigation systems, including radar transceivers, antennas, radios, AIS base stations, microwave links, CCTV, warning lights, tide gauges, and weather sensors.
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across the systems promptly, and escalate issues as needed.
Conduct installations, maintenance, and support for new and replacement .
Lead or significantly contribute to equipment replacement projects and provide training to colleagues.
Create and maintain technical and safety documentation, ensuring compliance with healthequipment and safety regulations.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (one week in four), with duties that may include weekend work.
Skills/Must have:
Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
Expertise in radar systems, VHF radio, and microwave technology.
Benefits:
Training and development opportunities.
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health).
Generous pension scheme.
Occupational Health support, including mindfulness, counseling, and physiotherapy.
Cycle to Work Scheme and access to MyGymDiscounts.
Salary:
£56,000-£62,000 per annum, plus 25% in allowances (10% market, 10% on-call, 5% overtime)
Location: South East London, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Contact Information
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