Field Service Engineer

Marine Resources; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Resources is seeking a Field Service Engineer / Technician to join a marine technology business serving commercial, defence and luxury yacht sectors. The role involves on-site installation, commissioning, servicing and repair of complex marine systems, plus remote technical support from the UK office.

You will work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control systems, diagnosing faults with a practical, hands-on approach and communicating effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience assembling, servicing, commissioning or troubleshooting machinery or technical systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site installation, commissioning, servicing and repair support to vessels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control system issues.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and service documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues when in the office or on-site.
• Complete service reports, timesheets and associated documentation accurately.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism.
• Work independently while managing deadlines and priorities.
• Travel to customer vessels across the UK and internationally as required.

Skills

Practical engineering

Reading schematics/drawings

Diagnostic/problem-solving

Customer-facing/communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical/electronics engineering qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer / Technician - UK

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer / Technician to join an established and highly regarded marine technology business specialising in advanced systems for the commercial, defence and luxury yacht sectors.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, working directly with customers and travelling to vessels both in the UK and internationally.

The Role

Working as part of a specialist service team, you will be responsible for travelling to vessels to install, commission, service and repair complex marine systems. When not travelling, you will provide technical support from the company's UK office.

The role will involve a combination of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control system troubleshooting, requiring a practical and analytical approach to fault finding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional on-site installation, commissioning, servicing and repair support


• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control system issues


• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and service documentation


• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues when office-based


• Complete service reports, timesheets and associated documentation accurately


• Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism


• Work independently while managing deadlines and priorities


• Travel to customer vessels across the UK and internationally as required

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong practical engineering background and experience working with machinery or complex technical systems.

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 2 years' experience assembling, servicing, commissioning or troubleshooting machinery or technical systems


• Good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems


• The ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics and technical manuals


• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills


• A hands-on, practical approach to engineering


• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload


• Good IT skills and the ability to complete service and parts documentation


• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills


• Full willingness and ability to undertake UK and international travel


• Previous marine engineering experience is highly desirable
  
• An engineering qualification in electrical engineering, electronics or a related discipline would be advantageous, but relevant hands‑on experience will also be considered.

The Person

You will be professional, reliable and organised, with the confidence to represent the business directly with customers and vessel crews.

You should be comfortable working under pressure, able to think logically when diagnosing faults and committed to delivering a high-quality service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a specialist and technically advanced marine environment, with exposure to a wide range of vessels, systems and international customers.

Location & Travel

Location: Southampton / UK-based

Travel: UK and weekly international travel required