Service Engineer – Marine & Offshore Equipment

Location: Travel Required
Industry: Marine / Offshore / Heavy Equipment
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Service Engineer with a technical background in hydraulics, electrical, or mechanical systems to carry out inspections, repairs, commissioning, and maintenance of marine and offshore equipment worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, testing, commissioning, and annual/5-year services on lifeboats, davit/winch systems, and cranes.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct Safe Job Analysis and comply with all HSE standards.
• Prepare and submit detailed service reports.
• Communicate professionally with service coordination and clients during on-site operations.
• Carry out overhaul, maintenance, and OEM-compliant part replacements.
• Interpret technical documentation such as manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Assist production and assembly teams when required.
• Travel internationally to perform service assignments.
• Complete all required internal training and certifications.

What We’re Looking For

• Technical background with proven hydraulic system knowledge.
• Experience within the marine, offshore, or heavy equipment industry.
• Previous hands-on service engineering
• Understanding of cranes, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to support multiple product lines and adapt to different equipment types.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Willing and able to travel globally for service projects.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and work in physically demanding environments.
• Comfortable working at heights and accessing vessels via ladders.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Normal vision and hearing required for safe operations.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Kieran Mead