Service Engineer, MegaYacht

MacGregor Group; Trieste/Trst; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Health insurance

Welfare vouchers

Food vouchers

Travel allowance when working away

Job summary

MacGregor is seeking a Service Engineer to service mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or automation systems on MegaYachts and other vessels worldwide. You will work on hatch covers, ramps, winches, cranes and related equipment in the field, maintaining the company’s professional image with clients.

The role requires an apprenticeship/technical degree in a related field, hands-on diagnostic ability, and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or technical diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, marine engineering or related field.
• Experience as a Service Technician or Service Engineer in maritime/shipping is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals and use standard hand tools.
• Excellent English (minimum B2) and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel worldwide and hold a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems.
• Communicate with shipyards, captains, engineers and vessel representatives for project progress.
• Read technical drawings and documentation.
• Follow site safety rules and environmental requirements.
• Prepare service reports, timesheets, and travel expenses.
• Build relationships with customers and cooperate with MacGregor networks.

Skills

Reading drawings

MS Office (Excel)

English (B2)

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Apprenticeship / technical diploma or degree (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, marine engineering)

Job description

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MacGregor is a global company that operates in 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services, and solutions to the maritime and offshore industries. Our solutions are found in over half of the world's merchant fleet.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

We are looking for a Service Engineer with expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or automation systems. You will work on and around hatch covers, ramps, winches, cranes, gangways, passerelles, tender garages, and steering gear systems - primarily on MegaYachts and other marine vessels — out in the field at shipyards, at client sites, and onboard vessels worldwide. As a Service Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the reputation and professional image of the company through your interactions with shipyards, vessel crews, owners, and customers worldwide.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems.
• Liaise professionally with shipyard personnel, captains, chief engineers, project managers, and vessel representatives to ensure smooth communication throughout project execution.
• Read and work from technical drawings and documentation.
• Follow all site safety rules, agreed working practices, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare accurate service reports, time sheets, travel expenses, and other required documentation.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external customers, representing MacGregor professionally on site.
• Cooperate with the wider MacGregor service network across Europe.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Apprenticeship, technical diploma, or degree in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, marine engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in a comparable role as a Service Technician or Service Engineer, ideally within the maritime or shipping industry.
• Ability to work independently with a structured, goal-oriented, and reliable approach.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals and use standard hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Good digital skills, including day-to-day use of MS Office (especially Excel) and comfort using internal company systems.
• Good command of English (minimum B2 Level)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driving license.
• Willingness to travel extensively worldwide, including overnight and multi-week assignments.

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additionally, we offer:

• Secure employment with a full-time, permanent contract.
• Competitive salary, health insurance, welfare vouchers, and food vouchers.
• Daily travel allowance when working away from base.
• Access to MacGregor's Academy and internal learning platform to deepen product knowledge and portfolio understanding.

The base salary for this position is estimated at €38,000 — €42,000 gross per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.

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