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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.

Key Responsibilities - Service Engineer – Marine Propulsion

As a Service Engineer, you will act as the company’s on-site representative across the EMEA region. Your responsibilities will include:

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.

Knowledge & Skills - Service Engineer – Marine Propulsion

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.

Qualifications - Service Engineer – Marine Propulsion

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

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