Marine Technician & Bosun — Fleet Maintenance

Solent Boat Training; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on RYA training

PPE & tools provided

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Marine engineering

Automotive mechanics

12V electrical systems

Driving licence

Tools

RYA qualifications

Outboard brands experience

Job description

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