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Technical Support Engineer – M/E/Controls

Aspire Defence Services LimitedTidworth🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 30 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£50.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Tidworth, United Kingdom
Posted
7 hours ago
HVACMental HealthMicrosoft WordTechnical Support

Job Description

Join our Team as a Technical Support Engineer – M/E/Controls at Aspire Defence Services Limited

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.

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 prioritisation and excellent Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge are required.

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.