Field Service Engineer (Marine)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Poole; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in intelligent drive technology is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their global Marine team. This field-based role involves frequent travel in the UK and internationally, conducting diagnostics and repairs on marine products. Ideal candidates have a strong marine engineering background and excellent technical communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

25 days of holiday

Pension and health benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in marine engineering, preferably from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, or drydocks.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with electronic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and overhauls at customer sites.
• Travel internationally for the Global Marine Field Service team.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers.

Skills

Marine engineering background

Mechanical and electrical systems proficiency

HV experience with electrical motors and inverters

Proficiency with electronic control systems

Excellent technical communication skills

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Field Service Engineer (Marine)

Industry: Marine | Royal Navy | Merchant Navy | Ships Crew | Drydocks

Location: Remote | Global World Wide Travel

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £75,000 (Depending on experience)

Are you an experienced Marine Engineer with a passion for problem-solving? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Field Service Engineer to join our global Marine team. We are a leading specialist in intelligent drive technology and offer innovative solutions and services to diverse industries, including marine, rail, energy, and more.

This is a permanent, full-time, field-based role that requires frequent travel. You must be willing to be away from home regularly, including on weekends and for extended periods, to meet our customers' needs.

The Role:

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be a vital part of our team, providing on-site support for our marine products across the UK and Ireland. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting diagnostics, repairs, and major unit overhauls at customer or third-party sites.
• Traveling internationally as part of the Global Marine Field Service team.
• Collaborating with sales teams and customers to provide technical assistance and minimize downtime.
• Identifying and reporting future business opportunities.
• Completing all necessary reports and paperwork promptly.
• Supporting colleagues and representing in a positive and professional manner.
• Working unsociable hours when necessary to meet customer needs.

Your Skills & Experience:

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in both service and engineering. Essential competencies include:

• A background in marine engineering (e.g., from the Royal Navy, Merchant Navy, or drydocks).
• Experience with
  mechanical and electrical systems, including HV experience with electrical motors and inverters.
• Proficiency with electronic control systems and Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver's license.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

What We Offer:

• A permanent contract with a 41-hour work week.
• A competitive salary of £50k - £75k, depending on experience.
• 10% annual bonus.
• 25 days of holiday (pro-rata).
• Pension, life assurance, and private health and dental care.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.