Propulsion Field Service Engineer

HSB Technical Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE earnings potential

Permanent role

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer for home-based work across the UK or Europe. The role involves servicing and maintaining thruster/propulsion systems on large vessels, reading drawings, diagnosing issues, and producing detailed reports.

Overseas travel may be required; experience with marine propulsion brands is highly valued. You will work within a permanent, full-time position, with a base salary of £38,000–£50,000 and an attractive OTE up to £100,000.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience.
• Electrical aptitude to support complex propulsion systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintenance, and commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
• Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings
• Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
• Complete service reports and timesheets promptly
• Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff
• Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic engineering

Electrical aptitude

Reading drawings

Global travel

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Position: Field Service Engineer

Job ID: 2177/8

Location: Home Based - UK or Europe

Rate/Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 - £100,000

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion,Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. We have permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.

Field Service Engineer - Overview

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineeringexperience with an electrical aptitude. They must be able to supervise and work independently, maintaining professional standards at all times. The engineer will work from mechanical drawings and be fully competent to deliver complex projects toexacting standards.

Experience in heavy engineering, particularly within the marine sector on thruster and propulsion systems, is essential. Experience for an OEM propulsion or thruster company, or to OEM standards, is highly desirable. Candidatesshould have experience with one or more of the following brands: Brunvoll, Scottel, Voith, Veth Propulsion, Wartsila, Kongsberg, DTG Propulsion, Thrustmaster, Kawasaki, Berg Propulsion, Rolls Royce, Jastram, Aquamaster, Kamewa, Kamome, Liaan, Lips, MAN, Nakashima, Ulstein

The role involves work on commercial vessels, including tankers, FPSOs, and other large ships, often in drydock, covering repairs, servicing, installation, and maintenance of thruster and propulsion systems. Overseas travel may berequired.

Key Responsibilities - Field Service Engineer

• Service, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
• Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings
• Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
• Complete service reports and timesheets promptly
• Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff
• Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards

Qualifications & Requirements - Field Service Engineer

• Mechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systems
• Experience with OEM propulsion or thruster companies or standards
• Hands-on experience with the listed brands
• Engineering background
• Confident working independently and under supervision
• Full driving licence
• Ability to travel globally

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, appointed to act as recruitment partner for this role