Lead Service Technician

Survitec Group Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Lifeboat Service Technician, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safety at sea. This position offers global travel opportunities and a balanced work-life schedule, with an average of just 17 working days per month. You'll lead a high-performing team while utilizing your technical expertise in lifeboat systems. With a commitment to your professional development, this role is more than just a job—it's a chance to build a fulfilling career in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday entitlement

Additional day off for birthday

Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with lifeboat systems and launching equipment.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and emergency repairs of lifeboats and launching systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lifeboat Systems

Technical Support

Troubleshooting

Planning

Rope Access Certification

Job description

Vacancy Title: Lead Lifeboat Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Findon, Aberdeen (offshore)

Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

At Survitec, we're proud to be the global leader in survival technology. We’re currently looking for an experienced Lead Lifeboat Service Technician to join our offshore service team based in Findon. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to build a fulfilling career while playing a critical role in saving lives at sea.

In this dynamic role, you’ll enjoy global travel opportunities while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, working an average of just 17 days per month. We’re seeking someone with strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in lifeboat systems, ready to lead and support a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities for the Lead Lifeboat Service Technician role include but are not limited to:

• Perform inspections, servicing, installation, and emergency repairs of lifeboats and launching systems
• Represent Survitec in the field, providing expert technical support and customer service
• Promote continuous improvement and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Work closely with the Service Operations Manager on scheduling and manpower planning
  
  

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.

This is not just another job; this is your career.

About You

Essential criteria:

• Proven hands-on experience with lifeboat systems and launching equipment
• Previous lead or supervisory experience (formal management not required)
• Technically proficient in at least one service line, with the ability to coach and mentor others
• Strong planning, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities
• Holds or willing to obtain Rope Access certification
• Valid UK driving licence
  
  

Why You Should Work for Us

• Global travel opportunities
• 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
  
  

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

How To Apply

To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.