Safety Equipment Technician – Maritime

Global Technology Solutions; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine safety solutions provider is seeking a Lead Service Technician in Southampton. In this role, you will lead a skilled team maintaining essential safety equipment for maritime operations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in marine safety systems, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join us for a competitive salary, clear progression opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity & paternity packages

Training and professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience servicing or maintaining equipment, ideally marine safety systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a technician or team lead.
• Full, valid driver’s licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, and maintain marine safety equipment.
• Lead and allocate daily work across the team.
• Mentor and coach technicians on-the-job.

Skills

Hands-on experience servicing equipment

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Vacancy Title: Lead Service Technician
Location: Southampton (Service-Based)
Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

About the Role

Join our Southampton operations team as a Safety Equipment Technicianand take the helm of a small, skilled team maintaining and servicing critical marine safety equipment. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly ensure the safety of life at sea, while also giving you the opportunity to mentor and lead a team of dedicated technicians.

You will work in a fast-paced, service-driven environment, maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. This is your chance to grow your career in the maritime industry while making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Technical Work

Inspect, test, service, weigh, repack, and label life-saving equipment, including liferafts, lifejackets, first aid kits, and other marine safety systems.

Carry out maintenance, installation, and repairs to exacting safety and quality standards.

Diagnose faults, perform emergency repairs, and execute preventative maintenance inspections.

Produce accurate inspection and test reports to support operational compliance.

Assist with commissioning new or complex safety systems within your technical competence.

Maintain accurate stock records and manage inventory in line with stores procedures.

Lead and allocate daily work across your team, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Mentor and coach technicians on-the-job, providing skills development and performance feedback.

Support scheduling and resource planning to maximise team productivity.

Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the team.

About You – Essential Criteria

Hands-on experience servicing or maintaining equipment, ideally within liferaft operations or marine safety systems.

Demonstrated leadership experience as a senior technician or team lead.

Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Full, valid driver’s licence and flexibility to travel as required.

Willingness to obtain rope access certification (if not already certified).

Self-motivated, able to work independently, and collaborate effectively while meeting operational targets.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary with clear career progression opportunities

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + an extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity & paternity packages

Cycle to Work Scheme and Life Assurance

Training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme and workplace reward & recognition schemes

Take the lead in a role that combines technical mastery with team leadership—apply today and make a difference in the maritime safety industry.

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