Service Engineer (Offshore)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm based in Colchester seeks a Service Engineer to work on medium-speed diesel engines in both onshore and offshore settings. The role offers extensive training, career progression, and the potential for high earnings through overtime. Candidates should have a background in industrial diesel engines and be willing to travel for work. Attractive salary plus benefits provided.

Benefits

Worldwide travel

Offshore salary uplift

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Background in industrial diesel engines or similar required.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Willingness to work away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines and marine power systems.
• Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines.
• Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Experience with industrial diesel engines

Good fault-finding skills

Job description

Service Engineer (Offshore)

£ 35,000 - £40,000 (OTE £80,000 +) + worldwide travel + offshore salary uplift + Training + Career Progression + offshore training/certification

Colchester

Are you a Service Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines, or similar, looking for a role where you'll receive full training, offshore certification, and the opportunity to more than double your income through overtime and offshore work?

This is a varied opportunity to join a growing engineering team working across the marine, offshore, and power industries, delivering expert maintenance and repair services on medium-speed and industrial engines. From onshore sites to global ports, you'll play a key role in keeping vital systems running.

On offer is the chance to join a technically skilled, supportive team delivering service, repair, and maintenance of large marine diesel powertrains. The position is field-based around the UK and further afield, including offshore assignments, where you will work on rigs and related platforms (with offshore trips limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days). While in the UK, you'll service engines and systems at ports, often on fishing vessels and other marine plant.

This role would suit a mechanically minded engineer or technician from a marine, HGV, plant, or diesel background, looking for full industry training, offshore qualifications, and a career that offers diverse hands-on work, high earning potential, and long-term development in a growing industry.

THE ROLE:

Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines and marine power systems

Work on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems

Operate both onshore (UK ports) and offshore on rigs and platforms (max. 21 days offshore at a time)

Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines

Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation in line with ISO and HSE standards

Travel across the UK and offshore, with training and support provided throughout

THE PERSON:

Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines or similar

Happy working away from home for extended periods of time

Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH21027A

Keywords:

Field Service Engineer, Marine, Offshore, Reciprocating Engines, Diesel, Hydraulics, Electrical, Aberdeen, Global Travel, OEM, Power , Offshore Training, Rigs, Gas Industry

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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