From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation.
Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We’ve been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we’re only just getting started… At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us.
Sonardyne is seeking a Workshop Technician to join the Aberdeen team, supporting the repair, service, calibration and hire of company equipment. Working within the Workshop and Warehouse function, this role is key to ensuring equipment is delivered to the highest quality standards and within agreed timescales.
This is a hands-on technical position, suited to an individual with strong fault-finding ability, a proactive approach, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
If you join, you will be :
- Undertaking repair, service and calibration of company equipment, including component-level work
- Preparing accurate hire and repair quotations and maintaining records within ERP systems
- Managing workload priorities to meet quality standards and delivery deadlines
- Liaising with customers to provide technical updates and support, ensuring high levels of satisfaction
- Supporting and guiding a Trainee Workshop Technician in day-to-day activities
- Contributing to weekly reporting and operational updates for the Workshop Supervisor
- Escalating technical or operational issues where required and supporting resolution
- Ensuring compliance with company quality processes and procedures
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within workshop operations
- Carrying out on-site work globally, including offshore, on vessels, rigs and customer premises
Ideally we are looking for:
Essential
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly and equipment servicing
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience carrying out repair, service and calibration activities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to lift equipment (up to 25kg)
- Willingness to travel, including offshore work
Desirable
- Experience working with Sonardyne products
- HNC/HND in Electronics or a related discipline
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
- Technical curiosity and a proactive approach to improvement
- Full UK driving licence
About you:
The successful candidate will be a motivated and adaptable individual who thrives in a team environment. A strong sense of ownership and attention to detail are important, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and contributing to a collaborative and efficient workshop culture.
What We Offer
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative regional team in Aberdeen, working on industry-leading technology used across offshore energy and maritime sectors. It provides a strong platform to develop technical expertise within a globally recognised engineering organisation.
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