Luxury Yacht Fitout Engineer - 4 Day Week

Princess Yachts Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

On-site canteen facilities

Workwear & PPE provided

Career pathway opportunities

Long service benefits from 5 years

Partnerships with Plymouth Argyle and

Job summary

Princess Yachts Limited is seeking skilled engineers to join the team in Plymouth, supporting installation, testing and QA of mechanical and electrical systems across the yacht build process. You will work to the highest standards of craftsmanship, ensuring every luxury yacht is delivered to an exceptional level of quality.

No prior luxury yacht building experience is required; transferables from automotive, aerospace, rail and defence are welcome.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands‑on engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong engineering skills with an eye for flawless finish.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical and/or electrical components according to build sequence and project specifications.
• Test electrical circuits; diagnose, repair faults to ensure function and compliance.
• Perform fault‑finding and corrective actions on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Install and commission air conditioning systems as required.
• Carry out laminating tasks as needed.
• Complete all critical compliance checks and documentation within the boat file.
• Tackle challenges to overcome build obstacles and improve efficiency.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Reading drawings

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 qualification in electrical / mechanical engineering

Job description

Princess Yachts Limited is seeking skilled engineers to join the team in Plymouth, supporting installation, testing and QA of mechanical and electrical systems across the yacht build process. You will work to the highest standards of craftsmanship, ensuring every luxury yacht is delivered to an exceptional level of quality.

No prior luxury yacht building experience is required; transferables from automotive, aerospace, rail and defence are welcome.