International Field Service Engineer

AR933 - International Field Service Engineer 

Location: Poole (Frequent International Travel is Required)

Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a practical, solutions-focused engineer to join a specialist technical services team supporting the installation, servicing, and maintenance of commercial laundry and warewash chemical dosing equipment on cruise ships worldwide.

This is a hands-on, field-based role suited to an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working in varied environments, and delivering a high standard of customer service in challenging and international settings.

The successful candidate will spend approximately 75% of their time working onboard cruise ships, with deployments typically lasting 2–4 weeks, followed by time off in lieu.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, service, maintain and repair chemical dosing equipment for commercial laundry and warewash systems onboard cruise ships
Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, safety checks and repairs on installed systems
Work with electrical and plumbing systems within a marine environment
Support onboard installation projects alongside project managers, engineers and contractors
Prepare equipment, consumables and materials required for field deployments
Complete accurate service reports and technical documentation in a timely manner
Provide technical support and basic training to customers and end users where required
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers through professional service delivery
Skills and Qualifications:

City & Guilds 17th Edition Electrical Installation qualification or equivalent electrical background
Proven experience in a hands-on or field-based engineering role
Experience working with 3-phase electrical systems
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills
Confident working independently and as part of a wider technical team
Good organisational and communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home for extended periods
Experience in commercial laundry, warewash, dosing systems or plumbing would be advantageous
Location: Poole (Frequent International Travel is Required)

Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 + Benefits
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed