Marine Engineer

Hales Group Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd is recruiting an experienced Marine Engineer for a well‑established marine engineering and boatbuilding company in Great Yarmouth. You will maintain, repair and overhaul marine vessels, including engines, gearboxes and propulsion systems, ensuring safe and high‑quality workmanship across projects.

The role requires hands‑on experience with high‑speed engines and drive trains, strong diagnostic skills, and a proactive team player attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marine engineer role.
• Experience working on high‑speed engines.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Proactive and organized with good problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, installation and overhaul work on marine vessels and equipment.
• Perform engine changes and gearbox work; test and commission systems.
• Inspect and service propulsion systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out diagnostic tests; ensure work is safe and compliant with standards.

Skills

Marine engine experience

High-speed engine experience

Diagnostic and fault finding

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Full driving license

Education

L3 Diploma/NVQ Engineering

Tools

MTU engines

MAN engines

Volvo Penta

CAT propulsion systems

Twindisc/Servogear

Job description

Marine Engineer
Great Yarmouth Norfolk

Competitive Salary DOE + Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Marine Engineer to join a well-established marine engineering and boatbuilding company based in Great Yarmouth. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, repair, installation and overhaul work on a variety of marine vessels and equipment. Duties will range from minor component replacements through to the removal and installation of engines, gearboxes, propulsion systems and associated ancillary equipment. You will work closely with colleagues across the site to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• General Vessel maintenance, inspection and repairs servicing of parts
• Engine Changes, Potential engine rebuilding and testing (Engine types include: (MTU, MAN and Volvo Penta CAT Scania)
• Gearbox changes (including Twindisc and Servogear)
• Be familiar with Prop Jet CPP IPS drive trains.
• Fault Finding and repairs of the vessel.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrate previous experience in a marine engineer role
• Previous experience working on high-speed engines
• Ability to complete diagnostic checks and in-depth fault finding
• Excellent team player and a proactive mentality
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Full valid driving license

Desirable

• Experience with MTU and Volvo Cat Scania etc
• L3 Diploma/ NVQ Engineering or Equivalent
• Previous Experience in a Marine related role

Why work through Hales Group?

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