Specialist Recruit
IT Network Engineer
IT Network Engineer at Specialist Recruit, based in Chessington, South East England, paying £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Chessington, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT Support
About 6% above the going rate for it support
Reference 57567847
About the role
IT / Network Engineer
Chessington, Surrey (hybrid) + worldwide travel
£35,000–£45,000 + 10% bonus
Permanent
Fancy taking your networking skills somewhere a bit different? Think superyachts in shipyards across the world, not just server rooms in Surrey.
Our client is a specialist superyacht technology provider, part of a global maritime connectivity and managed IT services group. They're looking for a hands-on IT / Network Engineer to join a small, close-knit engineering team – splitting your time between remote support from the Chessington office and on-site projects on board vessels worldwide.
It's a varied, mid-level role where real-world experience counts for more than a wall of certificates. If you know your way around a CLI, enjoy owning a problem from alert to fix, and like the idea of a passport that gets used, this one's worth a look.
What you'll be doing
- 1st and 2nd line support for clients via email, WhatsApp and phone
- Proactive monitoring of onboard systems and client M365 tenants, with a focus on security
- Leading on-site network deployments and refits (Cisco, Fortinet, Netgear, Ubiquiti) – from termination to commissioning
- Onboard IT audits and surveys, plus pre-configuring kit before it ships
- Installing highly available VM infrastructure (Proxmox, VMware)
- Keeping documentation accurate and in line with what's actually installed
What we're looking for
- 4+ years in Service Desk, MSP support or Field Service Engineering
- 2+ years configuring and troubleshooting networks via CLI (VLANs, trunks, LAGs, ACLs, STP)
- Solid firewall/UTM and SD-WAN experience
- Good knowledge of Windows Server, M365/Azure/Entra and security best practice
- Confident, clear communicator – comfortable with client management and vessel crew
- Able to travel worldwide at short notice
- Bonus points for maritime, VSAT (Intellian, Cobham Seatel) or SIP/PABX experience – but not essential
What's in it for you
- £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience
- 10% discretionary bonus scheme (60% personal / 40% group objectives)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance (option to extend to family) and death in service at 4x salary – after probation
- Hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the Chessington office (usually Tue–Thu), 09:00–17:30
- Worldwide travel with business expenses reimbursed
- Phone and laptop provided
Reference: 57567847 · Posted 26 minutes ago · Closes 25 Dec 2026 · Listed via Specialist Recruit
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