Service & Commissioning Engineer – Naval Electrical Systems

About the role

This home‑based position supports the commissioning, fault finding and maintenance of advanced naval electrical and electromechanical equipment installed on vessels, submarines and complex marine platforms. You will work across the UK and occasionally overseas, providing technical expertise to our defence customers.

Key responsibilities

• Commission and test electrical systems on naval platforms (FAT/SAT).
• Perform electrical fault finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
• Modify and troubleshoot PLC programmes where required.
• Carry out electrical testing, inspection and produce technical reports.
• Provide on‑site technical support and customer training.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Support continuous product improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• British citizenship and ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Proven experience in field service, commissioning or electrical engineering within marine, defence or industrial sectors.
• Ability to work independently, travel across the UK and undertake occasional overseas assignments.

Required skills

• PLC systems
• Electrical fault finding
• Motor control
• Power distribution
• Transformers and electrical switchgear
• Electrical testing and inspection
• Technical support and customer‑facing engineering
• Preventative maintenance
• Reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Technical report writing
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

What we offer

• Competitive salary with overtime and time‑off in lieu.
• Expense reimbursement and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most advanced naval systems.