Field Engineer - RADAR, VHF & Microwave

Field Engineer | RADAR, VHF & Microwave

Gravesend Area

£60,000 - £66,000 base salary

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Ever wanted a role where your work literally keeps things moving?

We’re working on a major upgrade and modernisation programme for critical navigation systems - and this isn’t your typical engineering job…

Think:

RADAR systems

VHF communications

Microwave links

Working at height with some seriously good views

This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll be maintaining, installing and fault-finding on systems the keep things running 24/7!

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining & supporting operationally critical comms systems
• Installing & upgrading RADAR, VHF & microwave equipment
• Fault-finding across RF & telecoms systems
• Working across multiple unique sites along the river

What we’re looking for:

• Solid background in RF / radio / telecoms engineering
• Experience with at least 2 of the following: RADAR, VHF, microwave
• Hands-on experience in installation, maintenance & fault finding
• Comfortable working in the field (and at height!)
• A calm, problem-solving mindset when things get critical

The setup:

• 1 in 4 on-call rota (with days off before & after )
• Mix of team collaboration & independent working
• Full training & support for working at height

Why this role? xwzovoh

This isn’t sitting behind a desk or working on the same kit every day.

You’ll be working on unique systems, in unique locations, doing work that genuinely matters - with a team that keeps things moving.