Marine Engineer

Todd Hayes; Wroxham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm based in Wroxham is seeking a Marine Engineer to join their team. In this full-time, permanent position, you will build and install engineering systems on luxury yachts, collaborating closely with other trades. The company offers competitive pay, flexible working options, and generous benefits including 22 days holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexitime

22 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics and plumbing.
• Able to safely use ladders and work in confined spaces.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Build and install engineering systems on luxury yachts.
• Collaborate with other trades during the yacht build.
• Prepare and install engineering systems per specifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering systems knowledge

Hydraulics and plumbing knowledge

Gas installation knowledge

Ability to read engineering drawings

TIG welding experience

Education

City & Guilds qualifications

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Marine Engineer Our prestigious, manufacturing client, based in Wroxham are currently seeking a Marine Engineer to join their a highly reputable company. This is a full time, permanent position. Our client offers flexible working! As follows: Working a Monday – Friday, 40 hour week… our client offers flexible working with enhanced rates and incentives available.

Key features include:

• Early starts from 06:30 to complete your 40 hours before a Friday.
• Enhanced overtime rates for completing 40+ hours.
• Additional ‘one off’ payments over 45 hours (alongside the enhanced overtime rates).

Key Responsibilities

• Building and installing engineering systems on the luxury yachts in build.
• Supporting, and working collaboratively with, other trades during yacht build.
• Responsible for the preparation, build and installation of engineering systems in line with the current drawings, specifications, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering systems including, but not limited to, hydraulics, plumbing (domestic, marine, grey, black, fresh water), air conditioning, gas installations, engine/gearbox, and final drive installations.
• City & Guilds qualifications (as a minimum)
• Broad understanding of the requirements for marine engineering installations within yacht or recreational craft.
• Knowledge of construction techniques used in GRP boats.
• Good understanding of current marine engineering technologies.
• Good awareness of H + S requirements, guidelines, and best practice.
• Ability to build and install engineering systems in recreational craft.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work collaboratively with other trades.
• Ability to safely use ladders, work on uneven levels and in confined spaces.
• Able to read and interpret Engineering drawings and written specifications.
• Able to safely use hand, power, and bench mounted tools, including polishers and grinders.
• Experience of metal fabrication including TIG welding.
• Mechanical engineering installations within the yacht or recreational craft building industry.
• Been in a similar role within the previous 2 years.
• Exceptional ‘attention to detail’ attitude with a ‘right first-time’ approach.

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay and overtime opportunities
• Flexitime available
• 22 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• Flexible shifts and working patterns
• Training opportunities and support
• Company's administered contributory sickness and accident insurance scheme
• Occupational sick pay after six months service
• Lifeworks employee assistance programme

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd.