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Marine Engineer based at Brighton Marina

Employer
West Marine Services
Location
Brighton Marina Village, Brighton
Salary
£25k - £30k DOE
Closing date
16 Sep 2020

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Sector
Engineering
Function
Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

JOB TITLE: Marine Engineer

BUSINESS TYPE: Private, Marine Engineering

LOCATION: Brighton Marina, Brighton

SALARY: £25k - £30k DOE

HOURS: Full time, 40 hours per week [to include Saturdays plus out-of-hours callouts. Overtime available as required]

BENEFITS: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays [plus pension scheme and incentive programme based on performance following successful completion of probationary period]

CLOSING DATE: 31 August 2020

SCOPE

You’ll be an integral part of the existing West Marine team providing all engineering maintenance and repair works. You’ll be expected to think on your feet and solve problems on a daily basis. You’ll need to be naturally independent, a good planner, and work well under pressure – whilst always being a team player! Experience in the leisure boating industry and will well known brands such as Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Mercury and Webasto is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

  • Servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintenance of all marine engines within competencies

  • Travel to marina or dock where the vessel/job is located

  • Test the performance of marine engines and electrical systems

  • Carry out services and minor repairs on outboard, inboard, and commercial engines

  • Conduct plumbing and intake repairs, and troubleshoot engine and electrical problems

  • Replace broken or worn-out engine parts, carry out rebuilds

  • Repair faulty hydraulic and steering systems

  • Conduct electrical/AC system maintenance

  • Complete service records, timesheets, repair documents and reports

  • Carry out jobs as per job sheet and ensure all parts are checked before attending where applicable

  • Plan daily jobs and works diary throughout day for updates

  • Champion for the Company, its products and services

  • Cross-sell and upsell wherever possible (Volvo Penta Easy Connect, marine batteries, engine

    services, belts, coolant change, etc)

  • Carry out work to best of ability and full competence, and check completed work

  • Keep workspace clean, tidy and in line with Health & Safety on daily basis

  • Leave and return to workshop promptly and in accordance with business hours

  • Book out all parts removed from stock

  • Liaise with Parts & Warranty Manager to identify required parts for jobs, and source from stock or order from supplier as required

  • Discuss the results of jobs with Technical Manager with view to gain second opinion/advice/closure

  • Partake in regular Company Training, both internal and external, to ensure up-to-date practices and knowledge are maintained

  • Other tasks as required by Management

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Previous and proven practical experience as a marine mechanic in the small boat leisure industry

  • Brand knowledge including Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Mercury/Mercruiser

  • Sound knowledge of marine engine and electrical auxiliary systems

  • Knowledge of marine hydraulic systems and related parts

  • Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces

  • Knowledge of boat steering systems

  • Good technology skills including computer use, notes writing, etc

  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with good English and Maths

  • Commitment to high quality workmanship

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • A proactive, positive and flexible attitude

  • Good problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritise workload

  • Excellent communication skills with a customer focused approach

  • Respect of working and natural environment, reducing pollution/carbon footprint wherever possible

  • Good natural pace of work and mechanical aptitude

  • Team player with ability to work on own initiative

  • Behave in a way that represents the Company favourably and supports the expectations of a Main Dealer

  • Work to high standards at all times, as if the boat owner is about to arrive

SYSTEMS & INTERFACES

  • Engineer performance diagnostic programmes and associated software, as per in-house training
  • Dealer & Supplier Portals, as per in-house training

  • Google Sheets, Docs & Shared Drive, as per in-house training

  • Attend external training as and when required

  • Marina Management Staff and Sub Contractors

 

Company

Mick West started up Mick West Marine Engineering around 20 years ago after serving 15 years with a Volvo Penta main agent.
Mike joined his father straight out of college and enrolled in a traditional style apprenticeship, Mike soon realised that there was an ever growing need for project management as their clients wanted to enjoy their leisure time and not chase multiple trades for completion dates, from this Mike started Marine Care Services, only after a coupe of years it was apparent that with their hard work and great reputation that the two companies needed to amalgamate and expand into larger premises being rebranded as West Marine Services ltd.
They soon found that employing a wider range of skills allowed them to keep there reasonable price structure and a far higher quality of work.

Today all West Marine staff follow their passion for supplying a professional reliable service with the greatest efficiency. Both Mick and Mike are great believers in staff training and carrying the latest diagnostic equipment helping to drive down fault finding time and cost, this can be seen by looking in our “hall of fame” certificate gallery in our office!

West Marine Services take great pride in their customer relations and making some great friends along the way, they are often on board offering great advise and tuition free of charge! If your scratching your head with an issue on board feel free to pop in for a cuppa and talk it through.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 626656
Location
Unit 6 Marine Trade Centre
Brighton Marina
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 5UG
GB

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