Mechanical Engineer – Yacht Production & Maintenance

Sunseeker International Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave increases with service

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sunseeker International Ltd in Poole seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Site Services team, ensuring vital plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently within a busy yacht production environment.

You will work closely with Facilities and Site Services managers, carrying out planned maintenance, diagnosing faults and supporting site improvement projects to keep our world‑class production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification such as HND/Degree/NVQ4
• Experience in a maintenance or mechanical engineering role
• Strong fault-finding and practical engineering skills
• Ability to read technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Knowledge of safe working practices in industrial settings
• Good IT skills and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, machinery and equipment in yacht production environments
• Carry out statutory inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement engineering solutions
• Produce technical documentation and maintenance records
• Support site improvement projects and cross‑department maintenance activities
• Collaborate with production and support services to minimise downtime
• Ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER and Health & Safety requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement for reliability and efficiency

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 4 (Mechanical)

Tools

CAD software

PAT testing

Maintenance management systems

MS Office

Job description

Sunseeker International Ltd in Poole seeks a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Site Services team, ensuring vital plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently within a busy yacht production environment.

You will work closely with Facilities and Site Services managers, carrying out planned maintenance, diagnosing faults and supporting site improvement projects to keep our world‑class production on schedule.