Field Service Engineer - Marine Engines & Generators

HSB Technical; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine service company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair marine diesel engines and generators across predominantly Scottish ports. The role includes preparing jobs, ensuring all required equipment is ready, and writing reports post-job. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence, the ability to travel, and experience with marine engines. This permanent position offers a salary up to £39,500 with potential earnings of £100,000 including overtime.

Benefits

Generous overtime

Comprehensive company benefits

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to travel freely within and outside the UK.
• Previous experience in marine engine, clutch, gearbox, and ancillary equipment maintenance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer vessels or platforms to service and repair large marine diesel engines and generators.
• Prepare jobs in advance, ensuring all equipment and documentation are available.
• Write clear and precise reports of work completed.

Skills

Experience with medium and high-speed marine engines

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

Position: Field Service Engineer - Marine Engines & Generators

Job ID: 1298/99

Location: Home-based (predominantly Scottish ports, occasional overseas travel)

Rate/Salary: Up to £39,500 + generous overtime (up to £100,000) and comprehensive company benefits

Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend customer vessels or platforms as a representative of the company to service, repair, overhaul, install, or commission large marine diesel engines and generators.
• Prepare jobs in advance, ensuring all equipment, spare parts, and documentation are available.
• Write clear and precise reports of work completed.
• Communicate any additional required work to management promptly.
• Work collaboratively with, and potentially supervise, other engineers on-site.
• Apply knowledge of engines, clutches, gearboxes, and ancillary marine equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues efficiently.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Eligibility to travel freely within and outside the UK
• Experience with medium and high-speed marine engines
• UK passport holder
• Previous experience in marine engine, clutch, gearbox, and ancillary equipment maintenance is highly desirable