Service Technician

Verto People; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services business in Aberdeen is seeking a Service Technician / Service Engineer with experience in offshore and marine crane systems. This role involves maintenance, inspection, and servicing of cranes with a competitive salary range of £30,000-£35,000 plus offshore day rate potential of £50,000-£60,000. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and valid BOSIET certification.

Benefits

Performance / retention bonus

31 days holiday

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in servicing offshore port or marine cranes.
• Valid BOSIET certification required.
• Rigging certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of cranes and lifting equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Crane commissioning

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

I am looking for a Service Technician / Service Engineer to join my client, a global engineering services business based in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will have experience in offshore and marine crane systems. The role is predominantly based in Aberdeen but travel to additional sites will be required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team delivering high-quality service and support across international projects. The Service Technician / Service Engineer role offers a competitive salary plus day rate, and a retention bonus.

Package

• Base salary £30,000- £35,000
• Day rate for offshore assignments OTE £50,000- £60,000
• Performance / retention bonus
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, maintenance, inspection, and servicing of cranes and lifting equipment both onshore and offshore
• Diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Performing rigging and lift planning activities
• Generating detailed service and inspection reports
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards

Requirements

• Multi-discipline background or experience with crane OEM commissioning
• Minimum 5 years\' experience in servicing offshore port, or marine cranes
• Strong skills in electrical and/ or hydraulic engineering
• Valid BOSIET certification
• Comfortable working independently in remote or offshore environments
• Rigging certification is advantageous
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings