Vacancy Title: Lead Lifeboat Service Technician
Vacancy Location: Findon, Aberdeen (offshore)
Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role:
This exciting position offers the chance to travel the world while enjoying a healthy work-life balance — averaging just 17 working days per month. We’re looking for a technically skilled professional with hands-on experience in lifeboats and launching appliances, ready to lead and support a high-performing team across diverse global locations.
At Survitec, we're proud to be the global leader in survival technology. We’re currently looking for an experienced Lead Lifeboat Service Technician to join our offshore service team based in Findon. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to build a fulfilling career while playing a critical role in saving lives at sea.
Key responsibilities for the Lead Lifeboat Service Technician role include but are not limited to:
1. Perform inspections, servicing, installation, and emergency repairs of lifeboats and launching systems
2. Represent Survitec in the field, providing expert technical support and customer service
3. Promote continuous improvement and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
4. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
5. Work closely with the Service Operations Manager on scheduling and manpower planning
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.
This is not just another job; this is your career.
About You
Essential criteria:
6. Proven hands-on experience with lifeboat systems and launching equipment
7. Previous lead or supervisory experience (formal management not required)
8. Technically proficient in at least one service line, with the ability to coach and mentor others
9. Strong planning, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities
10. Holds or willing to obtain Rope Access certification
11. Valid UK driving licence
12. Willingness to travel
Why You Should Work for Us
13. Global travel opportunities
14. 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
15. Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
16. Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
17. Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
18. Cycle to Work Scheme
19. Life Assurance
20. Training & Professional Development
21. Employee Assistance Programme
22. Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
Who are Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme