Marine Engineer

Oyster designs and builds luxury bluewater sailing yachts and is looking for experienced marine engineers to join its growing team at its sites in Southampton and Wroxham, Norfolk. The work involves fitting systems in yachts to meet demanding delivery deadlines.

The role:

• Fit components across a wide range of yacht systems, including hydraulics and air conditioning
• Install engine systems, generators, fuel, heating, waste and cooling water systems
• Read and interpret drawings
• Work to exacting deadlines so each yacht is completed on time for delivery to its owner
• Plan work alongside other trades as part of a multi-skilled team
• Operate machinery and hand tools correctly and safely

What's on offer:

• Competitive rates of pay and overtime opportunities
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy three extra days or sell two
• Employer pension contributions
• Flexible shifts and working patterns
• Training opportunities and support
• Contributory sickness and accident insurance scheme
• Occupational sick pay after six months of service
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking

• At least two years of relevant experience
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• High standard of metal fabrication skills and knowledge of hydraulics
• High standard of plumbing and gas knowledge
• Ability to operate machinery and hand tools safely
• Good understanding of marine technologies
• Ability to work on own initiative and plan work with other trades
• Practical problem-solving skills and a high standard of finish