Lead Marine Hydraulic Technician for Yacht Refits

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment; La Ciotat; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yacht project exposure

Autonomy and responsibility

International team environment

Hands-on craftsmanship

Job summary

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment seeks a Senior Hydraulic Technician to diagnose, maintain, repair and commission marine hydraulic systems across high-end yachts. You will work onboard vessels, in shipyards and in workshops, coordinating with crew, shipyards and project managers on demanding schedules.

The role demands autonomy, strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach, with experience in yacht refit and marine hydraulics, plus good English and ideally French.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in hydraulics, marine engineering, industrial maintenance or related field.
• Proven experience with marine hydraulics and yacht refit projects.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, technical drawings and vessel documentation.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Work independently on complex technical systems with attention to detail.
• Experience aboard vessels or in shipyard environments is highly desirable.
• Technical English is required or highly desirable; French is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of technicians (1-2) and diagnose faults in marine hydraulic systems.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic installations.
• Perform repairs, replacements, overhaul and refurbishment of hydraulic components.
• Install, assemble, dismantle, adjust and test hydraulic systems on yachts.
• Assist with commissioning and sea trials of hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot during yacht refit and ship repair projects.
• Collaborate with captains, engineers, crew, shipyard staff and clients.
• Ensure safety procedures and technical standards are followed.

Skills

Team management

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Technical English

Communication

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Hydraulics/marine engineering qualification

Job description

SYR - Shoreside Maritime Recruitment seeks a Senior Hydraulic Technician to diagnose, maintain, repair and commission marine hydraulic systems across high-end yachts. You will work onboard vessels, in shipyards and in workshops, coordinating with crew, shipyards and project managers on demanding schedules.

The role demands autonomy, strong technical expertise and a hands-on approach, with experience in yacht refit and marine hydraulics, plus good English and ideally French.