Commissioning and Aftersales Technician

Location Southampton
Salary DOE
Job type Permanent
Discipline Refit, Production, Refit & Service
Reference V-41636
Marine Resources are crurrently recruiting for an Aftersales & Technician Technician for a full time permanent opportunity in Hamble, Southampton.

Key skills: A passion for boats; diagnostics and repairs; confident boat handling, power & sail.
Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:
Commissioning new boats – in the UK and Europe, responsible for the 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 onboard systems including plumbing, electrical systems including navigation, engines and gensets as well as all other mechanical systems.
  • Onboard contractors – oversight, ensuring they work to high standards.
  • Reporting/recording – document defects with technical summary and photographs, update progress via an interactive reporting App, and follow through to conclusion.
  • Sea trials – carrying out sea trials to check all systems and sails underway.
  • Handover – provide a detailed handover to the client, including full systems demonstration and sea trial in line with company guidelines. Ensure 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 – provide clear technical evidence and photographs for warranty analysis and reclaim.
  • Annual inspections – as per factory protocols to maintain warranty.
  • General duties – assist with shared functions and any other tasks to ensure smooth operation of the department, including good housekeeping of shed/stores and associated workspaces.
  • Work must be carried out in accordance with the company’s Health & Safety policy.
Person Specification:
  • Recent and relevant working knowledge within the leisure marine industry is essential.
  • Proficient boat handling skills, ideally motor & sail. RYA qualifications are an advantage.
  • Boat building skills/qualifications are desirable. A keen eye for detail is essential.
  • Good understanding of modern boat systems, with electrical fault finding and digital switching knowledge required.
  • Strong initiative, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must hold a current UK driver’s licence.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in then please call Sarah on 07502 163910

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