Onshore Survey Technician

Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydrographic organization in the UK seeks an Onshore Survey Technician to ensure equipment readiness and quality. You'll inspect and test subsea survey equipment, commission new products, and perform safety testing. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience with electronic equipment. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers a positive work culture.

Benefits

Dynamic & collaborative team environment

Positive and inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Track record of experience in a Technician or Engineering role.
• Experience undertaking repair, maintenance, assembly, and testing of electronic equipment.
• Willingness to work offshore and or dockside as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and prepare subsea survey equipment.
• Commission new equipment and assemble bespoke products.
• Complete electrical safety testing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Extensive knowledge of subsea equipment

Education

Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Joining our Asset Integrity team as an Onshore Survey Technician, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring equipment is delivery-ready and built to perform. You’ll work collaboratively to prepare, test, label, identify, calibrate, and package equipment to the highest safety and quality standards. From carrying out regulated electrical safety testing to maintaining accurate work orders and customer records in our ERP system, your work will directly support safe, reliable operations and customer confidence.

• Inspecting, testing, repairing, and preparing stand-alone and integrated subsea survey equipment, including bespoke solution packages.
• Commissioning new equipment and assembling bespoke Ashtead Technology products.
• Completing repairs in line with manufacturer standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing equipment for hire, ensuring it is fully functional, complete, accurately documented, photographed, labelled, and professionally presented.
• Off-hiring and testing equipment returned from hire in accordance with workshop procedures and identifying and documenting missing or damaged equipment.
• Carrying out electrical safety testing as required by regulations and ensuring all test and measurement equipment used is within calibration.
• Completing work orders, customer records, and export documentation within the ERP system
• Travelling offshore or dockside to support client requirements
• Providing on-call support as part of a rotational schedule
• Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or other technical discipline and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Track record of experience in a Technician or Engineering role undertaking repair, maintenance, assembly and testing of electronic equipment, preferably in a subseaenvironment.
• Extensive knowledge of subsea equipment.
• Problem-solving capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work offshore and or dockside as and when needed, for example to operate or service equipment on behalf of a client.
• Additional Offshore experience is beneficial.
• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed.
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members.