Commissioning and Aftersales Technician

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 work spaces.
• 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

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