Yacht Systems Engineer — Mechanical Installations

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Poole

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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.

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