Service Technician

Survitec Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Pension

Life Assurance

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Survitec Group Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Service Technician to join our team. You will inspect, service and maintain lifejackets, liferafts and immersion suits to high safety standards, with full training provided.

This hands-on role supports warehouse activities and requires driving between sites. You will gain experience across a range of life-saving equipment while contributing to quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, workshop or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and technical instructions.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn.
• A positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets, liferafts, immersion suit and associated safety equipment in line with Survitec procedures and quality standards.
• Following detailed work instructions and ensuring all work is completed accurately.
• Supporting warehouse and stores activities, including handling equipment and stock.
• Driving between customer sites and operational locations when required.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Team player

Driving licence

Job description

Vacancy Title: Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Southampton, UK

Engagement Type: Full-Time; Permanent

The Role:

Are you someone who takes pride in getting the details right? Do you enjoy hands-on work and want a career where quality and safety really matter?

Survitec, the world's leading survival technology company, is looking for a Service Technician to join our team in Southampton. You'll play a vital role in inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets, life rafts and immersion suits that help save lives at sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in the marine safety industry. Full training will be provided, and as your skills grow, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wider range of life‑saving equipment and other specialist products. You'll also gain valuable experience supporting our warehouse and stores operations, making every day varied and rewarding.

Duties and responsibilities for Service Technician role but not limited to:

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets, liferafts, immersion suit and associated safety equipment in line with Survitec procedures and quality standards.
• Following detailed work instructions and ensuring all work is completed accurately.
• Supporting warehouse and stores activities, including handling equipment and stock.
• Driving between customer sites and operational locations when required.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service.

About You:

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience in a technical, workshop or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and technical instructions.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn.
• A positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• ADR Awareness

What we offer:

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec is a global leader in Survival Technology, trusted to protect lives for over 168 years. Operating in more than 2,000 ports across 96 countries, we are the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and offshore rental PPE.

Our 2,000 global colleagues are driven by our purpose - "We Exist to Protect Lives" - designing and delivering innovative survival, fire and safety solutions that perform when lives depend on them.