Marine Field Service Engineer

Company & Role

Our client is a dynamic and expanding diesel engine supply, service and repair company that has operated successfully within the global marine and offshore market for more than 40 years. With bases in the UK, Nigeria and Australia, the company has gained an excellent reputation in the marine industry.We are looking for a driven Field Service Engineer to join the marine team carrying out major overhauls on medium and high-speed engines.

• Reports to: Operations Manager

• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK office

The role is based out of Newcastle Upon Tyne, but it is a requirement of this role that the job holder will be prepared to travel throughout the UK and Worldwide sometimes at short notice with anti-social hours when vessels are in port

Role purpose and Key responsibilities

• Carry out major medium and high-speed engine overhauls as key member of a larger team or on solo assignments

• Perform assigned tasks to an agreed timescale

• Conduct fault finding and identify solutions

• Daily contact with customer on site with progress updates and work scope variations on solo assignments

Essential criteria

• Medium and High-speed engine and ancillary equipment knowledge

• Management skills including motivation, training and development

• Ability to lead major engine overhauls

• Marine and Offshore industry experience

• QHSE knowledge

Salary Package

• Competitive salary with overtime and allowances payable

• 25 days holiday

• Company pension