February 6, 2024

Survitec Group Limited

Nelson

OTHER & FULL TIME

Service Technician

Vacancy Title: Service Technician
Vacancy Location: Nelson, New Zealand
Engagement Type: Permanent; Full-Time
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.
What You Can Expect from the Role
We have a unique opportunity to join our team as a Service Technician, working on liferafts and other life saving equipment such as cylinders and suits.

With excellent opportunities of development and progression, this is a an amazing opportunity to take the experience you already have already gained from working with life saving equipment, such as lifejackets or lifeboats etc, or from simply using such equipment whilst you have worked onboard ships or other marine vessels.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivers servicing installation, maintenance and repair activity to quality and safety standards and according to standard work routines, focusing on delivering key performance metrics
Actively seeks opportunity to drive controlled continuous improvement, identifying and communication process improvement opportunities, so they can be considered for implementation across the whole service footprint
Represents Survitec professionally during customer interactions and uses extensive product knowledge to understand and answer technical questions regarding service requirements
Help specialists set up and test new products or processes; installs complex systems according to training and competence level, seeking guidance and support where needed
Carries out preventive maintenance inspections, identifying and diagnosing any requirement for equipment and systems emergency repairs
Develops knowledge and understanding of Survitec policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtains authorisation from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
Works with Service Operations Manager to devise own monthly schedule, ensuring appropriate operational manpower
Follows Survitec Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identifies and mitigates risks to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of self and others

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.
The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
Essential Criteria

Experience in a similar field such as Lifeboat or Liferaft Technician or
Experience in life saving equipment such as lifeboats or life jackets
Valid driver’s license
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Appetite to deliver work schedule
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Willing to travel as and when required

Why You Should Work for Us

Competitive salary
Travel opportunities to some great places
Holiday entitlement
Training & professional development opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Employee referral program
Workplace reward & recognition scheme

How to Apply

If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via recruitment@survitecgroup.com.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.