Commissioning and Aftersales Technician

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine recruitment agency is looking for an Aftersales & Technician for a full-time permanent position in Hamble, Southampton. Candidates must be passionate about boats, have proficient handling skills, and relevant experience in the leisure marine industry. This role involves commissioning new boats, conducting repairs, and providing excellent aftersales support while maintaining a high standard of workmanship. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant working knowledge within the leisure marine industry is essential.
• Proficient boat handling skills, ideally motor & sail.
• Good understanding of modern boat systems, including electrical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning new boats and ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Providing world-class technical support and repairs.
• Conducting sea trials and detailed handovers to clients.

Skills

Boat handling

Diagnostics and repairs

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

RYA qualifications

Boat building skills/qualifications

Job description

Marine Resources are currently recruiting for an Aftersales & Technician for a full-time permanent opportunity in Hamble, Southampton.

Key skills:

• A passion for boats; diagnostics and repairs; confident boat handling, power & sail.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Commissioning new boats – in the UK and Europe

Responsible for the day-to-day commissioning process, ensuring the highest standard of workmanship and customer experience.

• Arrival checks – unwrapping the boat; detailed checks against factory specifications; fitting all loose equipment; reporting any shortfalls and warranty defects.
• Testing – thorough operational testing of onboard systems including plumbing, electrical, navigation, engines, gensets, and other mechanical systems.
• Onboard contractors – oversight, ensuring high standards.
• Reporting/recording – document defects with technical summaries and photographs, update progress via an interactive reporting app, and follow through to completion.
• Sea trials – conducting sea trials to check all systems and sails underway.
• Handover – provide detailed handover to the client, including systems demonstration and sea trial, ensuring all documentation is completed and returned as required.

Aftersales support – providing world-class technical support and repairs.

• Owner/crew support – refresher training and boat handling.
• Warranty – diagnostics and repairs across the UK and Europe.
• Reporting – providing clear technical evidence and photographs for warranty analysis and claims.
• Annual inspections – as per factory protocols to maintain warranty.
• General duties – assist with shared functions and any other tasks to ensure smooth department operation, including good housekeeping of shed/stores and workspaces.
• Work must be carried out in accordance with the company’s Health & Safety policy.

Person Specification:

• Recent and relevant working knowledge within the leisure marine industry is essential.
• Proficient boat handling skills, ideally motor & sail. RYA qualifications are an advantage.
• Boat building skills/qualifications are desirable. A keen eye for detail is essential.
• Good understanding of modern boat systems, including electrical fault finding and digital switching.
• Strong initiative, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must hold a current UK driver’s licence.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please call Sarah on 07502 163910.

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