Position: Field Service Engineer

Job ID: 2177/8

Location: Home Based - UK or Europe

Rate/Salary: £38,000 - £50,000 basic | OTE £80,000 - £100,000

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors. We have permanent and contract vacancies across the UK and overseas.

Field Service Engineer - Overview

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on mechanical and hydraulic engineering experience with an electrical aptitude. They must be able to supervise and work independently, always maintaining professional standards. The engineer will work from mechanical drawings and be fully competent to deliver complex projects to exacting standards.

Experience in heavy engineering, particularly within the marine sector on thruster and propulsion systems, is essential. Experience for an OEM propulsion or thruster company, or to OEM standards, is highly desirable. Candidates should have experience with one or more of the following brands:

Brunvoll, Scottel, Voith, Veth Propulsion, Wartsila, Kongsberg, DTG Propulsion, Thrustmaster, Kawasaki, Berg Propulsion, Rolls Royce, Jastram, Aquamaster, Kamewa, Kamome, Liaan, Lips, MAN, Nakashima, Ulstein

The role involves work on commercial vessels, including tankers, FPSOs, and other large ships, often in drydock, covering repairs, servicing, installation, and maintenance of thruster and propulsion systems. Overseas travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities - Field Service Engineer

Service, repair, maintenance, and final commissioning of thruster and propulsion systems

Read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately

Diagnose mechanical problems using engineering skills and drawings

Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations

Complete service reports and timesheets promptly

Maintain communication with Service Manager(s) and Support Staff

Ensure client satisfaction and work to OEM standards

Qualifications & Requirements - Field Service Engineer

Mechanical maintenance/repair experience of marine thruster and propulsion systems

Experience with OEM propulsion or thruster companies or standards

Hands-on experience with the listed brands

Engineering background

Confident working independently and under supervision

Full driving licence

Ability to travel globally

This vacancy is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, appointed to act as recruitment partner for this role