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Job Description

Faststream are working with a leading provider in marine electronics, providing support to all sectors of the marine industry worldwide.

We are looking for a Marine Electronics Engineer to independently carry out installations and repairs on Marine Navigation and communication systems on a variety of vessels while promoting the company's goods and services during the course of their duties.


As a Marine Electronics Engineer your main tasks and responsibilities:

  • To ensure the efficient operation of the marine service centre, working with the Principal Engineer and appointed administrator.
  • Installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electronics equipment on customer's vessels and premises.
  • Provide technical support to customers and the company's sales and service agents.
  • Proactively finding opportunities to promote the sales of company products and services during contact with customers
  • Maintaining client relationships in partnership with both the Principal Engineer and the appointed Administrator.
  • Able to perform surveys and inspections of ship radio communications and radio navigational installations, subject to being in possession of the appropriate qualifications, accreditations, and experience
  • Be competent with marine equipment and integrated systems in line with their experience and qualifications

Requirements...


  • Must have past experience in a service industry as well as an in-depth knowledge of Marine Navigation and communication systems.
  • Have a good track record in customer service.
  • Hold an HNC/HND or equivalent in an Electronics / Electrical discipline.
  • Full driving license is required.
  • Must be an excellent communicator, able to express ideas in both written and verbal form to a variety of audiences.
  • Proven ability to think in an entrepreneurial way and apply good commercial business sense to technical decisions.
  • Technical competency, able to show an in-depth understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding the marine industry as well as knowledge of electronics engineering.
  • It would be desirable to have a GMDSS operators' certificate and BOSIET or OLF certification.
  • Flexibility with the ability to work overtime when needed, with regular travel required both in the UK and overseas.
  • Requirement to use harness equipment to work at height. All Marine Electronics Technicians/ Engineers must be able to pass a working at height medical and pass an annual practical training course.
  • Working knowledge of the UK maritime market.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading marine electronics company offering competitive rates.