Field Service Engineer

Dorchester, England, United Kingdom — TKMS ATLAS UK

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not possible
Job field:Engineering
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/10/16
Job number:41462
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Field Service Engineer

Location: Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith, Dorset
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

TKMS ATLAS UK is looking for a proactive and adaptable Field Service Engineer to join our growing Operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support advanced submarine and surface ship systems used by the Royal Navy and international customers. You’ll play a key role in maintaining, fault-finding, repairing and integrating complex electro-mechanical equipment, ensuring our products continue to perform in demanding operational environments.

Based at our Winfrith facility, you’ll work both on-site and at customer locations across the UK and overseas, with opportunities to travel internationally and support equipment deployed around the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Field Service Engineer, you’ll provide expert technical support throughout the lifecycle of our equipment. Working independently and alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing field service support for ATLAS UK products throughout the UK and internationally.

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out maintenance, testing and repairs on complex electro-mechanical systems.

  • Supporting equipment integration, installation, system grooms and commissioning activities.

  • Conducting equipment surveys and producing technical reports with findings and recommendations.

  • Identifying recurring equipment issues and contributing to continuous product improvement.

  • Supporting customer acceptance trials, factory testing and sea trials when required.

  • Working with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.

  • Developing your product knowledge through planned secondments within other engineering departments.

  • Deploying at short notice when operational requirements demand.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is comfortable working in varied environments.

You’ll ideally have:

Essential

  • HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

  • A flexible approach with the ability to travel within the UK and internationally.

Desirable

  • Experience working within the maritime, defence or offshore sectors.

  • Previous Royal Navy or MOD experience.

  • Knowledge of submarine or surface ship systems.

  • Fibre optic and copper cable repair experience.

  • Experience writing technical reports and supporting engineering investigations.

  • Experience installing or integrating equipment on marine platforms.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Customer focused and professional.

  • Self-motivated with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.

  • Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

  • Adaptable and willing to work in workshops, offices, customer sites and onboard vessels.

  • Organised with excellent time management skills.

  • Confident communicating with customers and colleagues at all levels.

  • Flexible and willing to support operational requirements when needed.

Why Join TKMS ATLAS UK?

At TKMS ATLAS UK, you’ll be part of a growing engineering business delivering innovative maritime technology to defence customers across the globe.

You’ll work on challenging projects, develop specialist technical expertise and have the opportunity to support cutting-edge underwater and naval systems throughout their operational lifecycle.

Alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment, we offer excellent career development opportunities, flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Pension with up to 1.5x employer contributions

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with service

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Career development and training

  • Dental cover

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Opportunities for UK and international travel

  • Work on world-leading maritime and defence technology

At TKMS ATLAS UK, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates looking for full-time, part-time or condensed working hours.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Safety & Health

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

The health of our employees is our top priority. We set standards for safe working conditions.

Compensation and Salary

Fair compensation & retirement provision

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

We offer fair salaries and support retirement savings to value our employees in the long term.

Diversity and Inclusion

Collegiality & Diversity

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

We promote a strong team spirit and an open culture where diversity is welcome.

Professional Development

Development & Growth

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

We invest in the training of our employees so that they can develop professionally and personally.

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

We enable flexible work models so that our employees can balance work and private life well.

Creative and Innovation

Creative freedom & culture of mistakes

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

An environment that encourages initiative and views mistakes as learning opportunities is innovative and motivating.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

We act responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future.

Onboarding and Training

Individual Onboarding

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

An individualized onboarding ensures a successful start and quick integration of new colleagues.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

Company

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline. Our people are at the heart of our success. An open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, TKMS ATLAS UK prides itself on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture. As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme. The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported TKMS ATLAS UK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, TKMS ATLAS UK operates throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Submit application

Have you found your dream job? Then apply directly online through our job portal. You will receive an immediate confirmation of receipt – also check your spam folder.

Step 2

Review of your documents

Our recruiting team carefully reviews your application. Please give us some time – you will definitely receive feedback.

Step 3

Selection process

You have convinced us? Then we invite you to an aptitude test or a comparable selection procedure. Show us what you are capable of – we are looking forward to seeing you.

Step 4

Assessment test (depending on profession)

For some vocational training occupations and dual study programs, an additional test is required. You will be informed in good time and receive all the information you need.

Step 5

Personal conversation

If everything goes well, we will invite you to a job interview. Here we will get to know each other better – and you will learn everything about your possible entry at TKMS.

Notes on application

In no time, you have submitted your online application to TKMS. As long as the job advertisement is posted on our career page, you can apply.

We conduct the interviews online or on-site. You will receive detailed information during the application process.

For more information about TKMS, our products, and locations, you can find it directly on our company website.

We wish you good luck with your application!

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