Engineering Technician - In Service Support

Overview

Provide engineering support for defence electro‑optic systems, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• fault diagnosis
• equipment installation
• lab management
• performance management
• preventive maintenance
• field support

Tasks

You’ll play a key role in providing engineering support to global end users, ensuring mission success 24/7. Working alongside highly skilled engineers with decades of Defence experience, you’ll contribute to maintaining, testing, and improving complex systems across the entire product lifecycle — from installation and maintenance to diagnostics, repair, and upgrades. -Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage in groundbreaking engineering projects that impact the industry. -Conduct technical investigations, fault diagnosis, and rectification of emerging defects. -Carry out installations, integrations, and upgrades of new equipment and components. -Act as lab manager, ensuring equipment and facilities remain operational and well-maintained. -Uphold engineering best practices and promote continuous improvement across the team. -Manage system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative maintenance. -Support the delivery of in-service engineering and maintenance across a range of Defence systems. -Perform testing and inspection of systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with standards. -Support field engineering teams, coordinating test equipment and spares for deployments. -Collaborate with design, software, and project engineers to develop robust solutions.

Requirements

• defence engineering
• electrical
• hnc
• security clearance
• troubleshooting
• optics

What You Bring

You’re a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for problem-solving. You enjoy working in fast-paced environments, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and thrive in collaborative, customer-focused teams. Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy Are you an experienced Engineering Technician looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic In-Service Support team working on cutting-edge Defence technologies, including Electro-Optic and Data Distribution Systems used worldwide. Key Skills: Engineering, Optics, Cameras, Royal Navy, RN, Support Engineering, Systems, Troubleshooting, Electrical, Diagnostics, Installation, Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis -Background in Defence engineering or experience maintaining complex systems. -Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with an electrical bias preferred. -Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills. -Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. -A HNC (or higher) in Engineering or equivalent experience in a technical role.

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Benefits

This is your chance to develop your technical expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where innovation, professional growth, and customer success are at the heart of everything we do. Salary: £DOE -Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in a dynamic and innovative setting. -Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience and expertise. -Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and retirement plans to support your well-being. -Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

About Gold Group Ltd

-Gold Group Limited is a private limited company incorporated in January 2000, based in East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK. -The company operates as a technical recruitment agency, specializing in sectors such as Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Construction. -Gold Group focuses on providing professional staff for highly technical industries, emphasizing in-depth knowledge and expertise in specific fields. -The company's recruitment consultants are required to have detailed understanding of the industries they work in, going beyond general communication skills. -As of January 2024, Gold Group reported total assets of £1.97 million and net assets of £65,590. -The company's turnover for the fiscal year ending January 2024 was reported to be £9.4 million, with an industry-adjusted enterprise value estimate of £1.8 million. -Gold Group has maintained a 30-year history of uninterrupted dividends, demonstrating financial stability. -The company operates globally, with a diverse product mix across different sectors, providing resilience through national cyclicality. -Gold Group's services include a 'one-stop shop' for cost-effective geotechnical solutions, reducing interface risk for clients dealing with multiple suppliers. -The company has a track record of successful projects, attributed to their specialized knowledge and experience in local markets and ground conditions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-security clearance (sc) required