Senior Marine Engineer: Fault-Finding & Upgrades

Darthaven Marina; West Leigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training

Mobile phone

Pension

Stunning location

Uniform

Job summary

Darthaven Marina is seeking a skilled Marine Engineer to join our Kingswear team on the River Dart. You will diagnose faults, repower and upgrade vessels, and perform routine maintenance on marine leisure and commercial craft, including generators and propulsion systems.

We offer a 40-hour week, with occasional overtime, weekend callouts, and potential overnight stays to support dealer training and travel. Join a family-owned company known for excellent service and a passion for boats.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience working as a Marine Engineer (references required).
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with customers in person, by email and over the telephone.
• Team player with good literacy and IT skills.
• Must hold a manual UK driving licence.
• Desirable: forklift licence, Powerboat level II, sea survival, VHF, lifting and stropping.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, repowering and upgrading vessels, plus maintenance.
• Work on marine leisure and commercial vessels, generators and propulsion systems.
• Maintain service records and liaise with customers to provide updates.
• Cover on-call duties and overtime as required.

Skills

Marine engineer experience

Customer focus

Team player

IT skills

UK driving licence

Literacy skills

Job description

Darthaven Marina is seeking a skilled Marine Engineer to join our Kingswear team on the River Dart. You will diagnose faults, repower and upgrade vessels, and perform routine maintenance on marine leisure and commercial craft, including generators and propulsion systems.

We offer a 40-hour week, with occasional overtime, weekend callouts, and potential overnight stays to support dealer training and travel. Join a family-owned company known for excellent service and a passion for boats.