Lead Marine Engineer Full Time NEW

Falmouth, Cornwall

About Us

Rustler Yachts is a well-established company with an enviable reputation within the marine industry.

Since the early 1980s, we’ve been building beautiful yachts in Falmouth using only the highest quality materials and a mixture of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology.

We believe in offering our customers the best experience, guiding them through builds of bespoke yachts from concept to finished product, something we couldn’t do without our exceptional people.

We’re now looking for a Lead Marine Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Holiday allowance with additional days for long service
• Company pension scheme
• A small, supportive team environment
• Additional hours, where available
• Flexibility where operationally possible
• A key practical role within a respected Falmouth yacht-building company
• The opportunity to work on high-quality bespoke sailing yachts from build through to handover

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced marine engineer with broad practical yacht systems knowledge to join our respected organisation.

Working right at the heart of our builds, you’ll have the chance to combine your technical expertise and leadership skills to shape truly exceptional results.

What’s more, with a great, well-rounded benefits package designed to support your life in and out of work, this is the perfect role in which to build your future.

So, if you’re ready to step into a key role where your contribution will be visible, valued and central to every project’s success, read on and apply today.

The Role

As our Lead Marine Engineer, you will lead the engineering works of new yacht builds, commissioning projects and marine system installations. You will also be involved in occasional refit and maintenance projects.

You will organise and co-ordinate day-to-day engineering activities across multiple builds, helping to plan work from initial system requirements through to commissioning and handover.

Working closely with engineers, production teams and the company buyer, you will ensure systems, materials and components are correctly specified, available on time and installed to the highest standards.

Additionally, You Will

• Interpret technical drawings, manuals and documentation
• Liaise with the buyer regarding parts, materials and procurement requirements
• Carry out fault diagnosis and practical problem-solving
• Complete quality checks throughout the build process
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and cleanliness

About You

To be considered as our Lead Marine Engineer, you will need good practical knowledge across a range of yacht systems, including:

• Engines, stern gear, fuel systems, rudders and steering systems
• Fresh water, grey water, black water and bilge systems
• Electrical systems, batteries, charging and distribution
• Marine electronics and navigation equipment
• Pumps, seacocks, plumbing, heating and associated onboard installations

You Will Also Need

• Strong practical marine engineering experience
• A broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and electronic systems on boats
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship
• The ability to support, guide and communicate clearly with other engineers and departments

Other organisations may call this role Senior Marine Engineer, Yacht Engineering Manager, Marine Systems Engineer, Senior Yacht Engineer, Marine Installation Engineer, Marine Engineering Lead, or Yacht Systems Engineer.

Webrecruit and Rustler Yachts are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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