Register Your Interest - Service Technician

Survitec; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading survival technology provider is seeking a skilled Service Technician in Aberdeen. You will maintain and repair marine safety equipment, ensuring the safety of offshore operations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with lifeboats and liferafts, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving license. This is a permanent, full-time role with competitive benefits, including travel opportunities and training.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Attractive offshore rates

Extra day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining lifeboats and liferafts.
• Good understanding of inspection and reporting standards.
• Valid passport and full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain lifeboats and liferafts.
• Complete service reports and documentation.
• Transport and install serviced equipment at customer sites.

Skills

Experience servicing marine safety equipment

Inspection and compliance understanding

Strong communication skills

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Register Your Interest – Service Technician

Are you an experienced Service Technician ready for your next adventure?

With continued growth across our marine operations, Survitec, the world’s leading survival technology provider, is expanding! We’re on the lookout for skilled Service Technicians with hands‑on experience working with safety and survival equipment - from lifeboats and liferafts to essential onboard safety systems- to help protect lives at sea and offshore.

If you’re passionate about keeping people safe and want to build a career that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Aberdeen, Scotland

Role Type

Permanent, Full-Time | Onshore & Offshore

Why Join Survitec?

For over 166 years, Survitec has protected lives in the air, on land, and at sea through pioneering survival technology. With a global team of 3,000+ professionals in 96 countries, we’re trusted by the world’s leading maritime, defence, energy, and aerospace organisations. We hold the Gold Award from the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, showing our commitment to excellence and our people.

When you join Survitec, you’re not just taking a job - you’re building a meaningful career that helps save lives every single day.

About the Role

As a Service Technician, you’ll play a vital part in keeping marine and offshore operations safe by servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of survival equipment - including lifeboats, liferafts, and critical safety systems. You’ll enjoy diverse work, travel opportunities, and the chance to work with industry-leading equipment and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections, maintenance, servicing and repairs on lifeboats, liferafts, fire safety systems and other essential survival equipment.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Transport, install and return serviced equipment to customer sites and vessels.
• Deliver excellent customer service and technical support on-site.
• Travel for training, service work and offshore assignments, sometimes at short notice.
• Keep tools, equipment and vehicles well‑maintained and compliant.
• Work safely and in line with Survitec policies, procedures and industry standards.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience :

• Experience servicing or maintaining marine safety or survival equipment such as lifeboats, liferafts, or safety systems.
• Good understanding of inspection, reporting and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid passport and full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Attractive offshore rates and allowances
• Average of 17 offshore days per month
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Gift vouchers for milestone service anniversaries
• Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary
• Company pension scheme
• Exciting travel opportunities
• Ongoing training & development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & recognition schemes