Aspire Defence Services Limited
Technical Support Engineer – M/E/Controls

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Key Information
- Salary: Up to £50,400, plus company vehicle, tools provided, uniform, etc.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Tidworth
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Technical Support Engineer – M/E/Controls to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
- Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
- Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
- Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
- Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
- Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role
- Provide 2nd line engineering and controls expertise to support troubleshooting of building services plant, equipment, and control systems.
- Lead primarily on gas system related issues, providing advice and direction.
- Review and respond to BMS alarms, resolving issues remotely where possible and raising work tasks when required.
- Support maintenance engineers with advanced fault finding and develop team capability in BMS and controls systems.
- Provide technical information and guidance to maintenance teams to support effective service delivery.
- Identify improvements that reduce plant failures, customer calls, and operational risk.
- Provide regular reporting on alarm management and system performance.
- Escalate lifecycle replacement requirements through the risk escalation process with supporting technical justification.
- Review subcontractor quotations for BMS and control system works and undertake suitable technical tasks.
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What We're Looking For
- Qualifications: BTEC Level 3, trade apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in gas, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or relevant job-related experience.
- Experience: Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating and hot water systems, with the ability to interpret system schematic drawings. Experience supporting maintenance operations and troubleshooting complex building services systems is essential.
- Skills: Excellent diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a logical approach to fault finding. Strong communication skills, effective workload prioritization, and excellent Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge are required.


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Additional Information
- The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
- Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
- Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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