Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a committed Field Service Engineer to join their team in Portland on a permanent basis. This role entails being an integral part of the Field Service team, providing engineering support and maintenance throughout the product lifecycle at designated customer locations, both on and off-site.Key Responsibilities:Assist the Team Lead in planning, assembling, and testing manufactured items and cables, adhering to quality procedures and work instructions, and deputise in the Team Lead''s absence.Carry out installation and setting to work activities of project equipment as detailed in the project installation and test plans.Maintain and support routine maintenance cycles, ensuring compliance with quality and legal standards while managing obsolescence.Job Requirements:Experience in field service engineering, preferably within the Defence and Security sector.Ability to work as part of a team, with extensive national and international travel as required by customer field service needs, often at short notice.Experience in creating and updating project/technical documentation to meet Company, MoD, and other customer standards.Capability to attend sea or land trials to measure, service, and maintain equipment when necessary.Proven ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, computer networks, and acoustics,