Apprentice Outboard Motor Mechanic

Port O Call Boating; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognised apprenticeship

Hands-on training

Experienced technicians

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Port O’ Call Boating is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Marine Mechanic for its Warana workshop on the Sunshine Coast. The role offers hands-on training across servicing, diagnostics, installation and electrical work on a variety of outboard motors.

You will work with experienced marine technicians, gain practical experience, and build a long-term career in the marine industry. School leavers and career entrants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Interest in boats and mechanical work.
• Willing to learn and reliable.
• Able to follow instructions and work in a team.
• Physically capable for workshop duties.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing outboard motors.
• Assist with engine diagnostics and fault finding.
• Outboard motor installation and rigging.
• Steering, control and electrical system installation.
• Routine and logbook servicing.
• Water pump, fuel system and ignition system maintenance.
• Boat and trailer inspections.
• Trailer bearing, hub and braking system servicing.
• General workshop duties and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Punctuality

Hand tools

Willing to learn

Job description

Port O’ Call Boating is looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Marine Mechanic to join our team at our Warana workshop on the Sunshine Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded, enjoys working with boats and engines, and wants to build a long-term career in the marine industry.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced marine technicians, you will receive hands‑on training across a wide range of marine mechanical work, including:

• Servicing and repairing 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard motors
• Assisting with engine diagnostics and fault finding
• Outboard motor installation and rigging
• Steering, control and electrical system installation
• Routine and logbook servicing
• Water pump, fuel system and ignition system maintenance
• Boat and trailer inspections
• Trailer bearing, hub and braking system servicing
• General workshop duties and equipment maintenance

You will gain practical experience working on a variety of outboard motor brands, with particular exposure to Tohatsu outboards.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in boats, outboard motors and mechanical work
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Takes pride in producing quality work
• Can follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Is comfortable using hand and power tools
• Has a current driver’s licence, or is working towards obtaining one
• Is physically capable of carrying out normal workshop duties

Previous mechanical experience is helpful but not essential. School leavers and applicants looking to begin a career in the marine industry are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• A recognised apprenticeship with practical, hands‑on training
• Experience servicing and repairing modern outboard motors
• Training from experienced marine technicians
• Varied work across engines, boats, trailers, electrical systems and rigging
• A friendly, established marine workshop
• Long‑term career opportunities within the marine industry

About Port O’ Call Boating

Port O’ Call Boating is an established marine business located in Warana on the Sunshine Coast. We specialise in outboard motors, boat packages, marine servicing, boat trailer servicing, spare parts and marine accessories.

Our workshop services customers throughout the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas, while our online marine parts business supplies customers Australia‑wide.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.