Hovercraft Maintenance Engineer – Hovertravel

Company: Hovertravel
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Location: Ryde
Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.


Responsibilities



  • Ensure that they are fuller conversant with the company SMS & QMS and understand their contribution towards these.

  • Ensure that all maintenance requirements are provided in accordance with current legislation, MCA requirements and maintenance schedules

  • Attend training and to maintain a satisfactory knowledge of all operational and safety procedures which will allow for successful completion of all mandatory tests

  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management and external contractors, carrying out all duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with management, supervisors and co-workers

  • Execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programmes

  • Conduct scheduled checks on craft, parts and ground equipment

  • Diagnose and repair faults and breakdown problems

  • Overhaul and replace parts according to maintenance schedule

  • Maintenance of safety equipment ensuring within certification dates

  • Conducting quality inspections on all work carried out

  • Responding to craft breakdowns and dealing with emergency breakdowns as they occur

  • Recommending cost efficient engineering solutions

  • Ensure compliance with all Company Quality Management System, and regulatory body requirements

  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with documented safe working practices and in accordance with Permits to Work and department engineering risk assessments

  • Take responsibility for personal Health and Safety; and that of others in the working environment

  • Working required shifts to maintain the Hovertravel operational service

  • Cary out any other reasonable task as requested by a senior member of staff for which you have been trained and equipped


Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Work Location: In person

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Posted: September 21st, 2026