Yacht Systems Engineer — Mechanical Installations

Jobtrain; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Dental insurance (after 4 years)

Annual leave increases with service

Health Assured EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service scheme

Employee discounts (up to 30%)

Perkbox Access

Job summary

Sunseeker International in Poole is seeking skilled and hands-on Engineers with a passion for mechanical systems and quality workmanship to join our production team during yacht builds. You will prepare engine rooms, install engines and hydraulic/fuel systems, and work closely with production teams to meet exacting standards.

The role requires at least 3 years of installation experience, preferably in marine environments, plus a City & Guilds Eng Part 2 or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' engineering installation experience, ideally within marine.
• Alternative background as vehicle mechanic with transferable skills.
• City & Guilds Engineering qualification (Part 2) or equivalent motor-vehicle qualification.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, cooling, or engine-control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow engineering processes and quality standards.
• Strong awareness of health and safety in a production environment.
• Ability to work in confined engine room spaces and perform manual handling.
• Own basic toolkit, including spanners and socket sets.
• Excellent teamwork and proactive, accountable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engine rooms for engine and equipment installation.
• Install engines and associated mechanical equipment within yachts.
• Fit and test fuel systems.
• Install and test hydraulic systems.
• Fit domestic water systems, including water makers.
• Install mechanical engine control systems and basic engine electrical control systems.
• Install and test raw water cooling systems.
• Align engine shafts and gearboxes to specifications.
• Ensure all work meets IPC, quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to maintain build schedules and production targets.
• Contribute ideas to improve working practices and processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Process adherence

Manual handling

Education

City & Guilds Eng Part 2

Tools

Spanners & sockets

Job description

Sunseeker International in Poole is seeking skilled and hands-on Engineers with a passion for mechanical systems and quality workmanship to join our production team during yacht builds. You will prepare engine rooms, install engines and hydraulic/fuel systems, and work closely with production teams to meet exacting standards.

The role requires at least 3 years of installation experience, preferably in marine environments, plus a City & Guilds Eng Part 2 or equivalent.