Service Engineer (Offshore)

ZipRecruiter; Inverurie; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Service Engineer specializing in offshore work in Aberdeen. This role offers full training, offshore certification, and the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through overtime. Candidates should have a background in industrial diesel engines and be prepared to work on rigs and platforms. High earning potential with ongoing career development is available.

Benefits

Worldwide travel

Training and career progression

Offshore salary uplift

Qualifications

• Background in industrial diesel engines or similar.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work offshore for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance on medium-speed diesel engines.
• Work on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Support diagnostics and fault-finding on engines.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Basic electrical systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Service Engineer (Offshore)

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

Location: Aberdeen

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

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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