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A specialist equipment hire company for global maritime and industrial sectors is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain our Client’s equipment at their headquarters and at international customer sites. The Field Service Technician will need to have a minimum level 3 in electronics, mechatronics or similar. In addition, be able to pass medical/survival training, have a driving licence, and have strong communication, teamwork, fault-finding, and customer service skills.

This role involves extensive UK and overseas travel of about 180+ days a year.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Keep equipment in a fully serviceable condition at customer sites

Test all spare assemblies at the start, periodically during, and when spare parts are delivered throughout a project

Mobilise and demobilise the geophysical, seismic and geotechnical equipment

During mobilisations, ensure all equipment is installed with due regard for adequate air circulation, vibration isolation and sea fastening prior to final testing and sailing of the vessel

Familiarise and adhere to all statutory legislation and company policies pertaining to HSE

Maintain a clean and safe working area

Review certifications on equipment for compliance against company procedures and statutory legislation

Assist with winch operations and the loading/unloading of equipment

Participate in all toolbox talks, emergency drills and safety meetings

Complete risk assessments relating to anything equipment related

Complete pre-use checklists and observers’ logs

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Have minimum level 3 in electronics, mechatronics or similar

Fault find independently in remote and challenging environments

Strong communication, teamwork, customer service, time management, and fault-finding skills

Willingness to travel extensively in the UK and overseas and adapt to varying work schedules

UK driving licence and passport

Be able to undertake and pass Medical & Survival training (ENG1 medical and BOSIET survival)

Desirables:

Have knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, and troubleshooting techniques

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 + offshore/overnight payments + field bonus + OT (can increase salary to the range of £45-60k)

Benefits: pension, parking, private medical insurance, field bonuses, equipment training, other