Senior Mechanic – High-Performance Sailing Cup Campaign

Athena Racing; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athena Sports Group (ASG) is expanding its mechanical operations team to lead the build, operation, maintenance and reliability of onboard mechanical systems for a premier America’s Cup campaign. You will work with design, shore operations and boat teams to ensure high performance and safety at sea.

Key responsibilities include servicing, fault-finding, commissioning and ensuring ERP and lifing processes are accurate, with travel to campaign sites as required.

Qualifications

• Strong practical mechanical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing within a small, high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the build, installation and operation of the yacht's mechanical and sailing systems, ensuring high levels of performance, reliability and safety.
• Work closely with the Mechanical Lead and wider technical team to deliver the yacht to the required specification and programme.
• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance and inspection of mechanical systems.
• Support commissioning, testing and fault-finding both ashore and on the water.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to deliver technical requirements on the yacht.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, build quality and attention to detail.
• Contribute to reliability, ERP and component lifing programmes.
• Identify and help mitigate technical and operational risks.
• Work with the Mechanical Lead, procurement and operations teams to maintain appropriate spares, tooling and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective integration of all yachtsystems.
• Support sailing operations and provide mechanical assistance as required.
• Be flexible to work extended hours, weekends and travel when required by the programme.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

The Athena Sports Group (ASG) is expanding its mechanical operations team to lead the build, operation, maintenance and reliability of onboard mechanical systems for a premier America’s Cup campaign. You will work with design, shore operations and boat teams to ensure high performance and safety at sea.

Key responsibilities include servicing, fault-finding, commissioning and ensuring ERP and lifing processes are accurate, with travel to campaign sites as required.