Service Engineer/Diesel Mechanic (Marine)

Service Engineer/Diesel Mechanic ( Marine ) Colchester £40,000 to £42,000 Training Career Progression Are you a Service Engineer/Diesel Mechanic or similar with a background in industrial diesel engines, or similar, looking for a challenging role in a well-respected marine engineering business who specialise in high performance, critical diesel engines.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Do you want to work for a business who values its employees as well as offer excellent short- and long-term career opportunities.

On offer is the chance for a Service Engineer/Diesel Mechanic or similar to join a highly skilled, supportive team delivering service, repair, and maintenance of large marine diesel powertrains across the world.

Founded in the 80's, this business has grown to become a well-respected and go-to business for some of the largest names in the marine and offshore industries.

The position is field based around the UK and further afield, including offshore assignments, where you will work on rigs and related platforms (with offshore trips limited to a maximum of 21 consecutive days).

While in the UK, you'll service engines and systems at ports, often on fishing vessels and other marine plant.

In this role, the successful Service Engineer/Diesel Mechanic would be based in their Colchester workshop with occasional travel to customer sites.

The main responsibilities would be to repair and maintain a range of marine equipment, and high-performance critical diesel engines.

This role would suit a mechanically minded engineer or technician from a marine, HGV, plant, or diesel background, looking for full industry training, and a career that offers diverse hands-on work, and long-term development in a growing industry.

THE ROLE: Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on medium-speed diesel engines and marine power systems.

Work on a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.

Support diagnostics and fault-finding on industrial and marine engines.

Prepare accurate service reports and maintain documentation in line with ISO and HSE standards.

Occasional travel across the UK and offshore, with training and support provided throughout.

THE PERSON: Junior Marine Engineer with a background in industrial diesel engines or similar.

Full UK driving licence.

Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer, Plant, Heavy Plant, Marine Engineer, Colchester If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position.

The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment provider for this permanent position. xwzovoh

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