Senior Marine Engineer - Twisted Marine in England

Permanent (Full‑Time) Twisted Marine Brighton ( Workshop and Parts Counter ) (BN2 5UG) Office

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Twisted Marine is a fast‑growing marine engineering and boat building business with locations across the South Coast.

As part of our continued expansion, we're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Marine Engineer to join our Brighton operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished marine engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career, combining hands‑on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Following the acquisition of Scorpion RIBs, Twisted Marine has strengthened its position as one of the UK's leading premium marine businesses.

Our Salcombe site is a main dealer for Volvo Penta, Yanmar and Honda Marine, delivering exceptional service, repairs, commissioning and bespoke engineering solutions to customers who expect the very best.

If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to help lead a growing engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the Marine Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the day‑to‑day engineering activities within the workshop.

You'll be responsible for delivering first‑class engineering standards while supporting and mentoring junior engineers, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll lead by example, helping to drive continuous improvement while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

• Carry out diagnostics, servicing, repairs and installations across a wide range of leisure vessels.
• Lead complex fault‑finding on 12v electrical systems, inboard and outboard propulsion systems.
• Service, maintain and repair a variety of marine engines and propulsion systems.
• Support the planning and allocation of workshop activities to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and apprentices.
• Carry out commissioning, sea trials and testing of completed vessels.
• Install and maintain navigation, heating, plumbing, water and ancillary marine systems.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality and in accordance with marine safety regulations.
• Work closely with customers, providing technical advice and maintaining excellent relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
• Promote high standards of housekeeping, safety and professionalism across the engineering team.

About You

• Significant experience within marine engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of 12v electrical systems.
• Strong experience working on inboard and outboard engines.
• Proven diagnostic and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience using manufacturer diagnostic software.
• A solid understanding of marine ancillary systems.
• Previous experience mentoring, supervising or leading engineers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Confidence helming small craft during testing and sea trials.
• Marine Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience within the leisure marine industry.
• Experience with custom boat builds or OEM manufacturing.
• Manufacturer accreditation with leading marine engine brands such as Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Honda Marine, Mercury or Yamaha.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a rapidly growing business.
• Company pension.
• Flexitime.
• Employee referral programme.
• The opportunity to work with premium marine brands and cutting‑edge products.
• A supportive, ambitious team where your experience and leadership will make a real impact.
• Applicants

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

• Contact
• Name: Richard Nield

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