Jobs in Bradford, United States

Title: Service Engineer - Marine Propulsion

Reference: 1420 / 22

Sector: Power & Propulsion

Type: Permanent

Location: Various Locations across the UK

Salary: Competitive

HSB Technical's Power & Propulsion team is seeking multiple Service Engineers to support a range of leading businesses across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This is an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art waterjet systems for a key OEM in the marine industry, supporting major MOD clients' vessels including:

• Coastguard and Police boats
• Royal Navy Pacific Fleet vessels
• Workboats
• Fast Ferries

The role involves frequent travel, typically in 5‑day assignments, with most weekends spent at home. As a Service Engineer, you will act as the company's on‑site representative, providing hands‑on support to customers, distributors, and service agents.

• Delivering technical support on‑site and remotely, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Conducting detailed inspections, producing comprehensive reports with clear recommendations.
• Completing refurbishment and repair works, including mechanical and electronic systems, following customer approval.
• Recommending parts replacements and associated costs, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Performing fault finding and troubleshooting on complex propulsion and control systems.
• Delivering training sessions for customers and service agents, using hands‑on methods and supporting PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and client procedures.

• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical controls (thrusters & water jet propulsion systems).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical drawings.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid passport.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.

This role is advertised by HSB Technical, acting as the appointed recruitment consultancy. Our client base is global, well‑established, and respected within the Power & Propulsion sector.