Lead Marine Maintenance Technician - Hands-on & Mentoring

HR-Du; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexitime

Career progression

Brand training

Job summary

Twisted Marine in Salcombe is seeking a Marine Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on engineering activities, deliver high quality servicing, and mentor junior engineers within a growing marine business. You will diagnose, service and install systems on leisure vessels, and take part in sea trials and testing.

The role offers career progression, ongoing manufacturer training and the chance to work with premium brands, including Volvo Penta, Yanmar and Honda Marine.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine engineering and hands-on maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Experience with navigation, heating and propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day workshop activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Carry out diagnostics, servicing, repairs and installations on leisure vessels.
• Perform sea trials and testing of completed vessels.
• Ensure work complies with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with customers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

12v electrical systems

Inboard/outboard engines

Diagnostic fault-finding

Mentoring leadership

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Sea trials

Education

Marine Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Manufacturer diagnostic software

Job description

Twisted Marine in Salcombe is seeking a Marine Maintenance Technician to lead hands-on engineering activities, deliver high quality servicing, and mentor junior engineers within a growing marine business. You will diagnose, service and install systems on leisure vessels, and take part in sea trials and testing.

The role offers career progression, ongoing manufacturer training and the chance to work with premium brands, including Volvo Penta, Yanmar and Honda Marine.