Senior Marine FFE Service Technician

HSB Technical; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime

Travel expenses

Training & Certification Support

Pension scheme

Job summary

HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a Senior FFE Service Technician to service, test and repair marine fixed fire suppression systems on vessels and offshore facilities, ensuring SOLAS and IMO compliance. The role involves extensive travel, including international assignments, with a strong focus on calibration, documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have proven marine fire-suppression experience, a UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications, with career development and certification

Qualifications

• Experience servicing marine fire suppression systems.
• Strong knowledge of SOLAS and marine safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and system documentation.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, test, commission and repair marine fixed fire suppression systems.
• Work on CO₂, FM-200, Novec 1230, water mist, foam, wet and dry chemical and galley suppression systems.
• Carry out annual, intermediate and periodic inspections in accordance with SOLAS, IMO, classification society and manufacturer requirements.
• Diagnose faults and undertake corrective maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete commissioning activities for newly installed fire suppression systems.
• Service and inspect portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses, nozzles, breathing apparatus, EEBDs and gas detection equipment.

Skills

Marine fire suppression servicing

SOLAS knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Fault-finding

Report-writing

Driving licence

Education

Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical/Marine Engineering/Fire Safety qualification

IFEDA qualification advantageous

Fire Suppression System Certification

Job description

HSB Technical Ltd is seeking a Senior FFE Service Technician to service, test and repair marine fixed fire suppression systems on vessels and offshore facilities, ensuring SOLAS and IMO compliance. The role involves extensive travel, including international assignments, with a strong focus on calibration, documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have proven marine fire-suppression experience, a UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications, with career development and certification