Vacancy Title: Lead Service Technician
Location: Southampton (Service-Based)
Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
About the Role
Join our Southampton operations team as a Safety Equipment Technicianand take the helm of a small, skilled team maintaining and servicing critical marine safety equipment. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise will directly ensure the safety of life at sea, while also giving you the opportunity to mentor and lead a team of dedicated technicians.
You will work in a fast-paced, service-driven environment, maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. This is your chance to grow your career in the maritime industry while making a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Technical Work
Inspect, test, service, weigh, repack, and label life-saving equipment, including liferafts, lifejackets, first aid kits, and other marine safety systems.
Carry out maintenance, installation, and repairs to exacting safety and quality standards.
Diagnose faults, perform emergency repairs, and execute preventative maintenance inspections.
Produce accurate inspection and test reports to support operational compliance.
Assist with commissioning new or complex safety systems within your technical competence.
Maintain accurate stock records and manage inventory in line with stores procedures.
Lead and allocate daily work across your team, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
Mentor and coach technicians on-the-job, providing skills development and performance feedback.
Support scheduling and resource planning to maximise team productivity.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the team.
About You – Essential Criteria
Hands-on experience servicing or maintaining equipment, ideally within liferaft operations or marine safety systems.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a senior technician or team lead.
Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Full, valid driver’s licence and flexibility to travel as required.
Willingness to obtain rope access certification (if not already certified).
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and collaborate effectively while meeting operational targets.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary with clear career progression opportunities
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + an extra day off for your birthday
Enhanced maternity & paternity packages
Cycle to Work Scheme and Life Assurance
Training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and workplace reward & recognition schemes
Take the lead in a role that combines technical mastery with team leadership—apply today and make a difference in the maritime safety industry.
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