We are supporting a highly respected engineering organisation delivering specialist communications and electronic systems into the UK Defence sector. Their technology supports critical military capability and operates within highly regulated and technically demanding programmes. They now have a requirement for a Defence Communications Technician to join their team in Gateshead. This is a hands on engineering role focused on the fault finding, testing, installation and ongoing maintenance of complex communications and electronic systems. The successful candidate will support systems throughout assembly, integration and in service support phases, working within the engineering facility and on Defence customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas. Due to the nature of the role, there will be an expectation to travel and stay away from home within the UK and overseas when project requirements dictate. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates from a military communications or electronics background who are accustomed to working in structured, standards driven environments and are comfortable supporting operationally critical equipment. Defence Communications Technician Responsibilities: Fault find, repair and maintain communications and electronic systems. Carry out high precision testing and calibration using specialist test equipment. Assemble and integrate equipment in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications. Support installation and commissioning activities both onsite and at customer locations. Conduct product and performance testing and accurately record results. Assist engineering teams in developing assembly and test procedures. Interface with customers when required to support technical delivery. Ensure compliance with company, regulatory and Defence standards. Defence Communications Technician Requirements: Hold an engineering qualification in electronics or communications. Experience maintaining or repairing communications or electronic systems. Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Full UK driving licence. Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas and stay away from home when required. Defence Communications Technician Benefits: Negotiable salary depending on experience. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension with 5 percent employer contribution. Cycle to Work scheme. Flexible working hours. Suitable Background: This role would suit candidates from a military communications or electronics background including but not limited to Royal Signals, REME electronics technicians, RAF communications or avionics specialists and Royal Navy CIS personnel. Candidates with civilian experience supporting Defence communications or electronic systems are also encouraged to apply.
May 11, 2026
Full time
We are supporting a highly respected engineering organisation delivering specialist communications and electronic systems into the UK Defence sector. Their technology supports critical military capability and operates within highly regulated and technically demanding programmes. They now have a requirement for a Defence Communications Technician to join their team in Gateshead. This is a hands on engineering role focused on the fault finding, testing, installation and ongoing maintenance of complex communications and electronic systems. The successful candidate will support systems throughout assembly, integration and in service support phases, working within the engineering facility and on Defence customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas. Due to the nature of the role, there will be an expectation to travel and stay away from home within the UK and overseas when project requirements dictate. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates from a military communications or electronics background who are accustomed to working in structured, standards driven environments and are comfortable supporting operationally critical equipment. Defence Communications Technician Responsibilities: Fault find, repair and maintain communications and electronic systems. Carry out high precision testing and calibration using specialist test equipment. Assemble and integrate equipment in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications. Support installation and commissioning activities both onsite and at customer locations. Conduct product and performance testing and accurately record results. Assist engineering teams in developing assembly and test procedures. Interface with customers when required to support technical delivery. Ensure compliance with company, regulatory and Defence standards. Defence Communications Technician Requirements: Hold an engineering qualification in electronics or communications. Experience maintaining or repairing communications or electronic systems. Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. Full UK driving licence. Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas and stay away from home when required. Defence Communications Technician Benefits: Negotiable salary depending on experience. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension with 5 percent employer contribution. Cycle to Work scheme. Flexible working hours. Suitable Background: This role would suit candidates from a military communications or electronics background including but not limited to Royal Signals, REME electronics technicians, RAF communications or avionics specialists and Royal Navy CIS personnel. Candidates with civilian experience supporting Defence communications or electronic systems are also encouraged to apply.
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
My client is a leading global Risk Engineering company. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy for a Electrical Engineer to join their team. Please note you do not need to have experience in this industry as full training will be given. The successful Electrical Engineer will be based from home and will travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas conducting site surveys and report findings in a timely manner. Please note you must be flexible as you will travel extensively and stay away from home regularly. Candidates living in or close to the following locations are of particular interest: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Leeds, York, Hull, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Northampton, Reading, Swindon, Andover. This is an exciting opportunity for an ex-military candidate with a strong electrical engineering background. You will work in a niche role where no two days are the same. You will be joining an established global company offering a very attractive salary and benefits package. Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Travel to customer sites throughout the UK and overseas; survey the clients electrical, mechanical and process systems using an Infrared camera and other condition monitoring tools. Provide feedback, advice and support on any recommendations made in the form of an Infrared Survey Report. Electrical Engineer Requirements: Must hold a minimum of HNC qualification in Electrical engineering. Strong electrical engineering knowledge with the ability to read and interpret electrical engineering schematics and diagrams. High degree of self-management and motivation, conscientious, and able to work effectively, efficiently, independently and within a team environment. Apply technical knowledge to provide electrical/mechanical or other technical troubleshooting on client s equipment surveyed. Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills. Able to easily discuss recommendations or issues at all organisation levels from site maintenance technicians up to Risk Managers. IT literate. Flexible approach to travel and staying away from home. Electrical Engineer Benefits: Very attractive salary. Monday to Friday 37 hours. Company car, mobile phone and laptop provided. 25 days holiday + 8 stats. Company pension scheme with employer contributions at 10%. Private medical and dental cover. Company discretionary bonus. Full training will be provided. NOTE Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with strong electrical engineering bias.
