Marine Resources are currently recruiting for an Aftersales & 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 are not limited to:
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; detailed checks against factory specifications; fitting all loose equipment; reporting any shortfalls and warranty defects.
* Testing – thorough operational testing of onboard systems including plumbing, electrical, navigation, engines, gensets, and other mechanical systems.
* Onboard contractors – oversight, ensuring high standards.
* Reporting/recording – document defects with technical summaries and photographs, update progress via an interactive reporting app, and follow through to completion.
* Sea trials – conducting sea trials to check all systems and sails underway.
* Handover – provide detailed handover to the client, including systems demonstration and sea trial, ensuring 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 – diagnostics and repairs across the UK and Europe.
* Reporting – providing clear technical evidence and photographs for warranty analysis and claims.
* Annual inspections – as per factory protocols to maintain warranty.
* General duties – assist with shared functions and any other tasks to ensure smooth department operation, including good housekeeping of shed/stores and 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, including electrical fault finding and digital switching.
* 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, please call Sarah on 07502 163910.
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