Marine Technician/ Bosun

Solent Boat Training; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discounts on RYA training

PPE & tools provided

Résumé du poste

Solent Boat Training is recruiting a bosun for a full-time, permanent position at our Shamrock Quay base in Southampton. You will take operational ownership of routine servicing, presentation, and turnaround of our training and charter fleet, balancing mechanical servicing, basic electrical work, cosmetic upkeep, and detailed maintenance logs.

The role requires practical marine or automotive maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, pride in workmanship, and the ability to maintain

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in marine engineering or automotive mechanics with engine servicing and basic 12V electrical systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Pride in workmanship with high standards for boat presentation.
• Reliable, self-motivated and comfortable maintaining organised records/checklists.
• RYA qualifications (e.g., Powerboat Level 2, Safety Boat).
• Specific outboard manufacturer experience (e.g., Yamaha, Suzuki, Mariner/Mercury).
• Set weekday working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00.
• 28 days annual leave (lieu-day system) across year.
• Staff access/discounts on RYA training courses and centre activities.
• Full PPE and workshop tools provided.

Responsabilités

• Mechanical & electrical maintenance of marine engines and equipment.
• Fault diagnosis, winterisation, de-winterisation, and repairs.
• Basic 12V electrical work including battery checks and lighting.
• Hull, deck cleaning, polishing to maintain professional appearance.
• Maintain safety equipment checks and orderly workshop.
• Record jobs and track defect sheets and parts.
• Manage stock and reorder parts ahead of needs.

Connaissances

Marine engineering

Automotive mechanics

12V electrical systems

Driving licence

Outils

RYA qualifications

Outboard brands experience

Description du poste

Location: Main Base – Shamrock Quay Marina, Southampton

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00 (40 hours per week)

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Holiday: 28 days paid annual leave (Centre operates on Bank Holidays; equivalent days off taken in lieu throughout the year)

About the Role

Solent Boat Training is looking for an experienced, proactive, and versatile bosun to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis at our Shamrock Quay base.

You will take full operational ownership of the routine servicing, presentation, and turnaround of our training/ charter fleet and other projects. This hands‑on role balances mechanical servicing, basic electrical troubleshooting, cosmetic vessel upkeep, and maintaining structured maintenance logs.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance:
• Routine scheduled maintenance and servicing of outboard and inboard marine engines.
• Fault diagnosis, winterisation, de‑winterisation, and general running repairs.
• Basic 12V DC electrical maintenance (battery checks, isolator switches, navigation lights, bilge pumps, wiring repairs).
• Routine wash‑downs, valeting, and hull/deck machine polishing to keep the fleet looking smart and professional.
• Checking safety equipment across all craft (kill cords, lifejackets, lines, ground tackle, fire extinguishers).
• Minor gelcoat, fibreglass, or fitting repairs as required.
• Base & Workshop Upkeep:
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop, pontoon berth, and equipment store.
• Safe handling and storage of oils, fuels, and hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH.
• Maintenance Admin:
• Logging completed jobs, monitoring defect sheets, and managing fix lists.
• Tracking workshop consumable stocks and flagging parts for reorder in advance.

Requirements & Experience

• Technical Background: Proven practical experience in either marine engineering or automotive mechanics, with competence in engine servicing and basic 12V electrical systems.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Standards & Detailing: Pride in workmanship, with high standards for boat presentation (cleaning, cutting, polishing).
• Organisation: Reliable, self‑motivated, and comfortable maintaining organised records/checklists.
• RYA qualifications (e.g., Powerboat Level 2, Safety Boat).
• Specific outboard manufacturer experience (e.g., Yamaha, Suzuki, Mariner/Mercury).
• Set weekday working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00.
• 28 days annual leave (flexible lieu‑day system allowing bank holidays to be taken across the year).
• Staff access/discounts on RYA training courses and centre activities.
• Full PPE and workshop tools provided.