Job Description

Vacancy Title: Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Southampton, UK

Engagement Type: Full-Time; Permanent

The Role:

Are you someone who takes pride in getting the details right? Do you enjoy hands-on work and want a career where quality and safety really matter?

Survitec, the world's leading survival technology company, is looking for a Service Technician to join our team in Southampton. You'll play a vital role in inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets, life rafts and immersion suits that help save lives at sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in the marine safety industry. Full training will be provided, and as your skills grow, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wider range of life-saving equipment and other specialist products. You'll also gain valuable experience supporting our warehouse and stores operations, making every day varied and rewarding.

Duties and responsibilities for Service Technician role but not limited to:

• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining lifejackets, liferafts, immersion suit and associated safety equipment in line with Survitec procedures and quality standards.
• Following detailed work instructions and ensuring all work is completed accurately.
• Supporting warehouse and stores activities, including handling equipment and stock.
• Driving between customer sites and operational locations when required.
• Maintaining accurate service records and documentation.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service.

About You:

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience in a technical, workshop or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures and technical instructions.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn.
• A positive team player with a proactive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• ADR Awareness

What we offer:

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec is a global leader in Survival Technology, trusted to protect lives for over 168 years. Operating in more than 2,000 ports across 96 countries, we are the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and offshore rental PPE.

Our 2,000 global colleagues are driven by our purpose - “We Exist to Protect Lives” - designing and delivering innovative survival, fire and safety solutions that perform when lives depend on them.

How to Apply

To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.