SYR are recruiting for a Commissioning & Aftersales Technician for an established and exciting client in Southampton. Hampshire, UK. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following: Commissioning new boats – in the UK and Europe, responsible for day-to-day commissioning process, ensuring the highest standard of workmanship and customer experience. • Arrival checks – unwrapping the boat; carrying out detailed checks against factory specification; fitting all loose equipment; reporting any shortfalls and warranty defects. • Testing - carry out thorough operational testing of all on-board systems including plumbing, electrical systems including navigation, engines and gensets as well as all other mechanical systems. • Onboard contractors – oversight, ensuring they work to our high standards. • Reporting/recording – defects with technical summary and photographs, updating progress to conclusion via our interactive reporting App, following through to conclusion. • Sea trials – carrying out sea-trials to check all systems and sails underway, final commissioning checks. • Handover - carry out a detailed handover to the client, including full systems demonstration plus sea trial in accordance with the company’s guidelines. 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 – carrying out diagnostics and repairs across the UK and Europe. • Reporting – providing clear technical evidence and photographs for warranty analysis and reclaim. • Annual inspections – as per factory protocols to maintain warranty. • Assist with the general and shared functions and any other tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the department, including good housekeeping of shed/stores and associated workplaces. • Carry out all work in accordance with the company’s H&S policy. Person specification: ❖ Recent and relevant working knowledge within the leisure marine industry – this is a prerequisite of the role. ❖ Proficient boat handling skills, ideally motor & sail. RYA qualifications an advantage. ❖ Boat building skills/qualifications, keen eye for detail. ❖ Good understanding of modern boat systems with the ability to diagnose and repair. ❖ Strong initiative, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ❖ Current holder of a UK driver’s license