Marine Engineer

Oyster Yachts is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, known for crafting some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts in the world. Combining cutting-edge engineering with traditional craftsmanship, we create vessels designed for performance, safety, and long-distance sailing.

Our engineering teams play a critical role in every build, ensuring that each yacht is equipped with reliable, high-quality systems that perform flawlessly at sea. Working at Oyster means being part of a collaborative environment where precision, innovation, and attention to detail are at the core of everything we do.

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the preparation, build, and installation of engineering systems across our luxury yachts, working in line with current drawings, specifications, and company guidelines. This is a hands-on role where you will install a wide range of mechanical and onboard systems, contributing directly to the functionality and performance of each vessel. You will work closely with other trades throughout the build process, ensuring systems are integrated efficiently and to the highest standards.

About you

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, including hydraulics, plumbing (domestic and marine), air conditioning, gas, and engine/drive installations
• Good understanding of marine engineering practices, GRP boat construction, and current technologies
• Solid awareness of health and safety requirements and best practices
• Proven ability to build, install, and integrate engineering systems within yachts or recreational craft
• Experience working with hand, power, and bench-mounted tools, with metal fabrication and TIG welding skills desirable
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, and across varied environments
• Experience in mechanical installations within the marine or recreational craft industry, ideally in a similar recent role
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Relevant City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• High attention to detail with a “right first-time” approach
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and contribute positively to the wider engineering team
• Good overall understanding of the yacht or recreational craft construction industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday and close down at Christmas
• Pension 3% employee contribution and 5% employer contribution
• 07:00-15:30 over 5 days
• Flexible Working Available – Including early finish on Fridays
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Telus Employment Assistance Program. Confidential Advice and Support 24/7
• Discounted shopping on multiple outlets including travel
• Sick pay scheme
• We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities to our employees.

If you have a strong background in mechanical or marine engineering, enjoy hands-on installation work, and take pride in delivering high-quality systems with a right-first-time approach, we would welcome your application. Join Oyster Yachts and play a key role in building world-class yachts designed for adventure and reliability at sea.

Please note: We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

All vacancies are open only to candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the territory and country advertised.