Electrical Field Support Representative (FSR)

About the Role

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is looking for motivated and disciplined Field Support Representatives (FSRs) with an excellent work ethic and a hands-on approach to join our team in Bovington. As an FSR, you will play a vital role in the Challenger 3 Programme, providing essential technical support and fostering strong user and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trials activities and the continuous development of user and customer relationships, offering cost-effective technical support at various UK locations (Telford, Bovington, Kirkcudbright).
• Resolve user and maintainer-generated technical queries and manage the processing of Line Replacement Units (LRUs).
• Perform configuration control for equipment under contract, providing platform, system, or sub-system build state information.
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Support the planning and implementation of retrofit, modification, and conversion programmes, and train other staff where qualified.
• Provide technical support for trials activities, including equipment failure diagnosis and LRU removal/replacement.
• Perform or assist with 'off-site' planned and on-condition maintenance for CR3 platforms.
• Offer field support assistance to trials facilities, units on exercises, and firing camps.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and acceptance of RBSL products into service.
• Identify training deficiencies within user units, propose cost-saving measures, and suggest improvements to enhance the maintenance and repair (R&M) of RBSL products.

Requirements

As an FSR, your skills and qualifications should ideally include:

• A formally qualified Electronic/electrical background or equivalent.
• Instructor/Teaching qualification.
• MOD or Military (REME) experience.
• The ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams is essential.
• Competence with L1 & L2 maintenance tasks as a minimum.
• A UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance is required (RBSL will sponsor applications if you do not currently hold SC). Applicants must declare any known concerns regarding their ability to obtain security clearance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to transfer knowledge effectively.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a continuous improvement mind-set.

Desirable Qualifications

• Formally qualified electronic/electrical Gun Control Equipment and Heavy vehicle systems background.
• Experience with Turret, Gun Control Equipment, and Vehicle Hull & Sub-system installations and fault-finding.
• CR2/Heavy electronic/electrical expertise.
• Tracked vehicle license (H Licence).
• IOSH working safely accreditation.

What We Offer

RBSL is committed to being an employer of choice, fostering a culture of support for career development. We offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed annually against market rates.
• An annual bonus incentive scheme.
• A 37-hour working week over 4.5 days.
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%.
• Life assurance cover.
• 5 weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme.
• A health cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice benefits, including cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback.
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Significant amounts of travel are expected for this role to various locations around the UK and abroad, including civilian and military test sites.