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Lead Field Engineer (Elec)
Job Posted: 37 minutes ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Poole, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Fortress Recruit is working with a Defence Manufacturing business delivering advanced infrastructure and critical navigation technologies across the UK and overseas. They’re now looking for an experienced Lead Field Engineer to lead a small technical team in the field, providing handson engineering expertise and ensuring complex naval systems are installed and maintained.
Key responsibilities:
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Lead installation, commissioning, and fault finding activities on vessels or in dockyards in the UK and overseas.
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Manage and mentor a small team of field engineers.
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Diagnose and repair electrical and control system faults.
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Ensure all on-site work meets safety and quality requirements.
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Prepare clear technical and visit reports.
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Build strong on-site relationships with customers and naval personnel.
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Identify service improvements and opportunities.
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Deliver training to naval or technical teams.
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Travel internationally to support customer needs.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
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HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
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Strong background in field installation, commissioning, and diagnostics.
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Leadership experience within small technical teams.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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Confidence engaging with senior military/engineering stakeholders.
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Competence with Microsoft Office for documentation, scheduling, and reporting.
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Full UK driving licence, passport, and eligibility for UK SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency without sponsorship or visa requirement).
This is an excellent opportunity to join an engineering business delivering mission-critical defence systems worldwide. You’ll take on a visible, hands on leadership role, and represent the business ensuring safe, effective delivery while acting as the technical face of the company.
This is a fulltime, permanent role based out of site in Poole, with international travel required at short notice. On offer is a competitive salary plus training and development opportunities.
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