Senior Marine Technician / Engineer Location: Barcelona, Spain Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Up to €50,000 per annum, depending on experience The Opportunity An established international luxury yacht business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Marine Technician / Engineer to join its Service team in Barcelona.
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This is a highly hands-on position supporting the maintenance, repair and refit of luxury sailing yachts up to approximately 90 feet.
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of onboard mechanical systems, including steering, propulsion, engine-room equipment and plumbing.
The role would suit an experienced marine engineer or technician who enjoys practical problem-solving and takes pride in delivering work to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out servicing, maintenance, repair and refit work across luxury sailing yachts.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and marine engineering faults.
* Service and repair steering systems, including rudder removal and replacement of rudder bearings.
* Undertake propulsion-system work, including:
* Propeller shaft removal and installation
* Propeller servicing
* Cutlass bearing replacement
* Shaft seal replacement
* Thrust and adaptable bearing replacement
* Support engine-room refits and marine engine replacements.
* Carry out routine servicing and maintenance of marine engines.
* Service and replace seacocks, pumps and associated plumbing systems.




* Assist with wider mechanical refit and upgrade projects.
* Produce clear and accurate technical reports following completed work.
* Plan and organise workload to meet agreed project schedules.
* Liaise effectively with colleagues, contractors, captains and other stakeholders.
* Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
* Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment.
Candidate Profile We are looking for someone with strong practical marine engineering experience who is comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively within a wider service and refit team.
You should have:
* A minimum of 5 years professional experience within marine engineering.
* Strong hands-on experience with marine mechanical systems.
* Good knowledge of steering, propulsion, plumbing and associated yacht systems.
* Previous experience servicing, repairing or refitting yachts, boats or similar marine vessels.
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
* Excellent attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
* The ability to manage your own workload and work to agreed deadlines.




* A proactive and self-motivated approach.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* The ability to work both independently and within a team.
* Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish.
* Existing legal right to live and work in Spain.
Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous:
* Marine Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent technical background.
* Experience within the luxury yacht or superyacht sector.
* Previous experience working within a yacht service, refit or boatyard environment.
* Metal fabrication and machining experience.
* GRP repair experience.
* Strong understanding of preventative marine maintenance.
* Full driving licence.
Package & Benefits
* Salary of up to €50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Permanent employment contract.
* 40-hour working week.
* Opportunity to work on high-end sailing yachts within an international marine environment.
* Professional tools, equipment and workwear provided.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Collaborative and technically experienced team environment.
Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced marine technician or engineer looking for a permanent shore-based position in Barcelona while continuing to work directly on high-quality yacht engineering, maintenance and refit projects. xhfqzwm
Applicants should already have the legal right to live and work in Spain.

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