Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

Join our team and help to shape our future with lasting effect.

Technical Service Specialist

Job ID:  4433
Location: 

Farnborough, ENG, GB

Date:  Oct 8, 2025

Technical Support

 

Role Description

 

We are looking for a technically skilled candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the Technical Support role. The role will be responsible to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, install, and configure hardware and software, and provide timely customer feedback. Alongside the technical aspects, this role requires direct communication with customers, as well as creating written documentation, requiring excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

 

This role requires a flexible approach, to our clients’ needs which will not always neatly fit into the working day. Candidates for this role will need to be able to effectively triage and prioritise issues, engaging with other departments or support staff where necessary.  

 

 

About You:

 

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and to tight timescales while managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for customer service, to work alongside our Customer Service and Field teams to continuously help improve the way we work, in serving our clients’ needs and delivering a quality service.  

 

Candidates and will be required to successfully obtain security clearance. 

 

Location:

Office based – Aerospace Boulevard, Farnborough

 

 

Core Responsibilities:

  • Fault find, diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Speak to customers to quickly get to the root of their problem.
  • Provide timely and accurate customer feedback.
  • Talk customers through a series of actions to resolve a problem,
  • Follow up with clients to ensure the problem is resolved.
  • Troubleshoot network systems, company-issued hardware, and related software.
  • Provide service support for new & existing projects while developing and maintaining technical knowledge and industry trends.
  • Identify and escalate situations requiring immediate attention.
  • Liaison with the Customer Service Desk and Field Team to ensure fast response and reported incidents.
  • Support the improvement of internal procedures and help implementing effective ways of working to consistently add value to our clients needs.
  • Ability to work to tight timescales and manage multiple tasks.
  • Successful security clearance and vetting is mandatory for this role.

 

Desired skills and experience:

  • Experience in a technical support role.
  • Familiarity with multiple technologies, including networking, Data Center, Security and Cloud.
  • Familiarity with web technologies and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JSON.
  • Certification in industry-specific networks or relevant experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for customer service.

 

Qualifications, skills and abilities

     

    Contact:

     

    Name: Sandra Young 

    Phone.: +44 118 3130-250 

    About Jenoptik

    At Jenoptik, people with the specific JENIUS character are changing the world with the power of light. That demands a spirit of exploration and dedication. If you’re one of us, come meet the challenges facing the world. At Jenoptik, we’re creating a better future for all of us.

    The Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions division offers photonics-based, innovative and sustainable solutions, including technologies and services for traffic safety, public safety and toll control.

    For this purpose, Jenoptik develops, manufactures and distributes components, systems and services which contribute towards greater road traffic safety throughout the world. The product portfolio comprises comprehensive systems relating to all aspects of road traffic, such as speed measurement and red light monitoring systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) products and systems for the detection of traffic violations.

    Thanks to the digital combination of several sensor technologies with software and data management, Jenoptik is also a new systems supplier for truck toll monitoring on federal highways in Germany.

    Work with us to ensure that our components, systems and services contribute to making roads and communities safer.

    Have we made you interested in this position?

    If so, we look forward to receiving your online application.

    Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.