Marine Engineer

Position: Marine Engineer
Job ID: 2818/2
Location: Plymouth
Rate/Salary: £34 – 44K Plus
Type: Permanent / Full Time
Benefits: 25 days + BH, training courses, mobile phone, pension, uniform

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors.

We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Marine Engineer

Typically, this person will need to be ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities from diagnosing technical issues and upgrading older vessels, to handling breakdown repairs and routine maintenance for marine leisure and commercial boats, as well as working on the mechanical systems of generators.

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Marine Engineer:

Inboard & outboard engines
Engine controls & electrical systems
Gearboxes, stern drives, IPS & stern gear
Generators, pumps, fuel tanks & systems
Thrusters, hydraulics, lifting & stropping
Sea trials and diagnostics
Manage your own workload efficiently
Complete timesheets and maintain service records (often online)
Use electronic parts catalogues to identify and order parts
Liaise directly with customers, providing updates and top-level service
Respond to enquiries with professionalism and technical expertise

Qualifications and requirement for the Marine Engineer:

Marine Engineering Qualification desirable
Full UK Driving Licence
Strong attention to detail
Basic IT Skills.
A commitment to high standards and customer satisfaction
A "go the extra mile" attitude to keep customers returning.

Desirable but not necessary:

Forklift licence
Manual handling
VHF
Main dealer / manufacturing training.
Powerboat level 2

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.