Hamilton Barnes 🌳
Field Engineer
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Linux Field Engineer | Maritime & Defence | Liverpool + UK & International Travel
Salary: Up to £35,000 basic (flexible for the right candidate)
Bonuses: circa £5,000-£6,000 per year in travel allowances and on-call payments
A small but growing business supporting bespoke systems across the maritime and defence sectors is looking for a Linux Field Engineer to join their team. This is a role for someone who wants variety; you will split your time between the Birkenhead office and travelling across the UK and internationally, deploying and troubleshooting network and software systems for high-profile clients. The team is tight-knit, highly collaborative, and the kind of place where the right person can progress quickly, including into senior or management positions.
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What's in it for you?
- Real variety in your day, with a mix of office-based work and UK and international travel across maritime and defence sites
- Clear route into senior or management positions as the business continues to grow, with your contribution visible from day one in a small team
- Everything provided to do the job properly; company van, all tools and equipment, travel and on-call allowances
- A genuinely supportive team environment where most engineers are experienced, helpful, and invested in bringing new people up to speed
Responsibilities
- Network and software installation, configuration and troubleshooting across customer sites
- Travelling UK-wide and internationally
- Liaising directly with customers to diagnose and resolve issues at 2nd and 3rd line level
- Remote and physical configuration of networking equipment
- Working at heights up to 30 metres - full in-house climbing training provided
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Skills Required
- Linux experience - comfortable at the command line, troubleshooting and logging into systems
- Basic Cisco support capability
- Clean UK driving licence
- Comfortable working at heights and willing to travel
This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in a niche and growing sector, with real earning potential, international exposure, and the backing of a close-knit team that invests in its people. Please apply now.
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