Senior Technician

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.

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 flexible 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.

Applicants should already have the legal right to live and work in Spain.