Installation Engineer (010jc) - Basingstoke – up to £40k + Generous Package

My client, who are a provider of rapidly deployable protection and surveillance solutions to
over 20 nations around the globe are now seeking to recruit an Installation Engineer to
join their expanding team

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

A member of a dedicated team to primarily undertake the installation of communications equipment on MoD platforms and to provide assistance with all other support contracts within the company. A flexible approach to work is essential due to work undertaken being carried out over many sites in the United Kingdom and at times other countries.

Therefore, your responsibilities will include:
- To inform the Installation Manager of any impairments that may affect the overall completion date of an installation, and to raise relevant handover documentation for presentation to Installation Inspecting Officer’s
- To assist in the planning of stores and additional consumable requirements for future installations and support contracts
- Maintain a flexible approach to work
- Order and replenish stock, and update local records
- Onsite / in-field troubleshooting and replacement of faulty units across a wide variety of systems

In this role the specific skills required will be as follows:
- Installation and termination of RF, fibre optics, data cables and electrical cables.
- To understand and maintain a ship’s watertight, gastight and smoke integrity on all tasks including the correct assembly of the appropriate glands
- To understand and implement current MOD screening/earthing policies, including screened RF glands, screened trunking (including conduit); and the correct earthing arrangements for equipment racks in accordance with DEFSTAN’s.
- Ensure that all electrical connections to equipment and racks that are made via an electrical feeder plug and socket are PAT tested and annotated
- Fibre optical cable testing
- Mechanical integrity: safe installation of infrastructure
- To understand and apply protective coatings, (paint), in accordance with current DEFSTANs
- Ability to work at height (training will be provided)
- Be prepared to work in confined spaces

As well as these general skills which include:
- Interpret engineering drawings
- Conduct all works in a safe and professional manner
- Drive company vehicles (vans and cars) within the constraints of current motoring law
- Maintain awareness of ISO9001 standards and company operating procedures
- Ensure your own health and safety and that of others in the vicinity
- Work together for the mutual benefit of the company and each other
- Provide support to the production department as required
- Provide support for other projects within the business
- PAT testing (can be trained on site)
- First aid trained (can be trained locally)
- Be prepared to spend time away from home and work weekends

Therefore, they are looking for a committed and professional individual with:
- Electrical /electronic engineering NVQ level 2/3 or above desirable.
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project applications.
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience of RN platforms desirable
- Experience in RN and RFA communications desirable
- Able to travel in the UK and overseas. Passport required – at least 6 months’ validity at all times

Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to hold or who are currently holding DV Clearance, and any full-time offer will be subject to achieving this level of clearance.

The ideal candidate would probably be someone from a Telecoms installation background, preferably from the RN but they are open to anyone from the three services.

In return they are offering a good starting salary circa £35 – 40k, with 27 days holiday entitlement (excluding public holidays) rising to 29 after 5 years’ service, cycle to Work Scheme as well as an Electric Car Scheme. Company Pension, access to medical care and wellbeing support via company health benefit programmes, for you and direct family members as well as free onsite parking.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin, at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500 Ext 3937 or [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7915/installation-engineer