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Marine Resources have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Aftersales & Commissioning Technician for our well established client based in Hamble, Southampton.

We are looking for someone with a real passion for boats, solid experience in diagnostics and repairs and someone who is confident in boat handling, both power & sail.

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
Commissioning new boats – in the UK and Europe, responsible for day-to-day commissioning process, ensuring the highest standard of workmanship and customer experience.
• Arrival checks – unwrapping the boat; carrying out detailed checks against factory specification; fitting all loose equipment; reporting any shortfalls and warranty defects.
• Testing - carry out thorough operational testing of all on-board systems including plumbing, electrical systems including navigation, engines and gensets as well as all other mechanical systems.
• Onboard contractors – oversight, ensuring they work to our high standards.
• Reporting/recording – defects with technical summary and photographs, updating progress to conclusion via our interactive reporting App, following through to conclusion.
• Sea trials – carrying out sea-trials to check all systems and sails underway, final commissioning checks.
• Handover - carry out a detailed handover to the client, including full systems demonstration plus sea trial in accordance with the company’s guidelines. Ensuring all documentation is completed and
returned as required.

Aftersales support – providing world class technical support and repairs.
• Owner/crew support – refresher training and boat handling.
• Warranty – carrying out diagnostics and repairs across the UK and Europe.
• Reporting – providing clear technical evidence and photographs for warranty analysis and reclaim.
• Annual inspections – as per factory protocols to maintain warranty.
• Assist with the general and shared functions and any other tasks to ensure the smooth operation
of the department, including good housekeeping of shed/stores and associated workplaces.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the company’s H&S policy.

Person specification:
❖ Recent and relevant working knowledge within the leisure marine industry – this is a
prerequisite of the role.
❖ Proficient boat handling skills, ideally motor & sail. RYA qualifications an advantage.
❖ Boat building skills/qualifications, keen eye for detail.
❖ Good understanding of modern boat systems with the ability to diagnose and repair.
❖ Strong initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
❖ Current holder of a UK driver’s license.

Package and benefits include:
• Overnight allowance and pay
• Company pension and private medical
• Death in Service Benefit
• Company bonus scheme

If this sounds like something you would be interested in then please call Sarah on (phone number removed) or click apply and we will be in touch.

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