Diver (Surface Supplied)

Shearwater; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine engineering contractor based in the UK seeks a Technical Maintenance Manager for their Dunoon Office. The role involves leading a team of Dive and Maintenance Technicians and ensuring the highest standards in diving equipment maintenance across various projects. Candidates should possess a valid HSE Diving Medical, be UK residents, and have a commitment to safety and professionalism. Opportunities include ongoing training and participation in major marine and defence projects.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Opportunities in major projects

Qualifications

• Must be a UK resident.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel across various UK project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Dive and Maintenance Technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance operations for dive equipment.
• Ensure safety and high standards in operations.

Skills

Valid HSE Diving Medical

Proactive and professional attitude

Commitment to safe working practices

Job description

Shearwater Marine Services has a well respected background supporting marine based infrastructure projects. Our company has recognised pedigree from underwater inspection, maintenance and repair contracts to large scale, high profile, marine construction and diving projects.

We have high customer retention and an excellent reputation for providing invaluable and professional assistance to construction industries, renewable energy providers, defence, local government agencies, utilities providers, ports and harbour authorities, consultant engineering firms and shipping and ferry companies.

The Role

At Shearwater Marine Services, we’ve spent decades building a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted commercial diving and marine civil engineering companies. From supporting key infrastructure projects to delivering in-water services for the Ministry of Defence, our team has worked at the sharp end of the industry — above and below the waterline. As our project base continues to expand across the South and North of England and throughout Scotland, we’re seeking qualified Surface Supplied Divers and ADC Supervisors to help us deliver excellence across a wide range of marine environments. As a Surface Supplied Diver with Shearwater Marine Services, you will be part of a highly skilled team executing critical underwater tasks safely and professionally. This role involves national travel and offers opportunities to work on a variety of long-term, high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out underwater tasks including inspection, repair & construction
• Operate and maintain surface-supplied diving equipment in line with HSE standards
• Collaborate with supervisors and dive teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and uphold operational excellence

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Valid HSE Diving Medical
• Must be a UK resident
• Must be eligible for SC (Security Clearance)
• Willingness to work across various UK project locations
• A proactive, professional attitude and a commitment to safe working practices
• The opportunity to work on major national marine and defence projects.
• A supportive, well-established company with an excellent industry reputation.
• Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities.
• A values-led, tight-knit team culture grounded in professionalism, trust, and heritage.

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd is seeking a Technical Maintenance Manager to be based in our Dunoon Office. The role will involve leading a team of Dive and Maintenance Technicians and coordinating all our maintenance operations across our full range of dive equipment and other company assets.

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Technician to be based in our Dunoon Office. The role involves ensuring operations run safely and smoothly while maintaining the highest standards in diving equipment and other company assets.

Shearwater Marine Services are a diving and marine engineering contractor based on the Cowal Peninsula, on Scotland’s west coast.