Service Technician - Lifejackets

Survitec Group Limited; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday entitlement (including

Birthday day off

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Workplace Reward & Recognition

Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Job summary

Survitec Group Limited in Birkenhead, Wirral, is hiring two Service Technicians to inspect, service and maintain lifejackets and safety equipment. The role includes travel between customer sites, detailed record keeping, and collaboration with a team.

Full training will be provided, with opportunities to work on liferafts, MES and other equipment as skills grow, plus involvement in warehouse/stores tasks. A hands-on, safety-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets 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

Process adherence

Hands-on

Team player

Full UK driving licence

ADR Awareness

Job description

Vacancy Title: Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

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 two Service Technicians to join our team in Birkenhead. You'll play a vital role in inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets 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, including liferafts, marine evacuation systems 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 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:

• 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

• Previous experience in a technical, workshop, warehouse or engineering environment is beneficial but not essential.
• 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.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.