Mechanical Engineer - Yacht Manufacturing & Site Maintenance

Sunseeker; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave

EAP – Employee assistance program

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service

Job summary

Sunseeker International in Poole requires a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the Site Services team. You’ll maintain production plant, diagnose faults and support continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable operations on our yacht manufacturing sites.

The role demands hands-on maintenance expertise, ability to read drawings, and a collaborative approach across departments. A recognised mechanical engineering qualification is essential, with experience in industrial environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (HND, Degree, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding and hands-on maintenance abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Safe working practices in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, machinery and equipment used in yacht manufacture.
• Carry out statutory inspections and preventative maintenance per specs.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement engineering solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and maintenance records.
• Support site improvement projects and maintenance activities across departments.
• Collaborate with production and support teams to minimise downtime.
• Assist with repairs, installations and mechanical upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Maintenance planning

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification (HND/ Degree/ NVQ Level 4 or equivalent)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sunseeker International in Poole requires a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the Site Services team. You’ll maintain production plant, diagnose faults and support continuous improvement to ensure safe, reliable operations on our yacht manufacturing sites.

The role demands hands-on maintenance expertise, ability to read drawings, and a collaborative approach across departments. A recognised mechanical engineering qualification is essential, with experience in industrial environments preferred.