Senior Technician / Engineer

Job Description

Senior Technician / Engineer vacancy in Barcelona, Spain

About Us

Oyster Yachts is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, celebrated for crafting some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts available today. With a heritage spanning decades, we combine cutting-edge design, precision engineering, and traditional craftsmanship to create vessels capable of crossing oceans in safety, comfort, and style. Every yacht is built with meticulous attention to detail by skilled craftspeople who take pride in delivering exceptional quality. From global rallies to bespoke builds, Oyster represents adventure, innovation, and excellence on the water.

The Role

As a Senior Technician / Engineer within our Service department, based in Barcelona (Port Premià), you will play an important role in supporting the maintenance, repair and refit of Oyster yachts up to 90 feet. Working across a wide range of marine steering, propulsion, mechanical and plumbing systems, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality servicing, repairs and refit work to the exceptional standards expected of Oyster Yachts.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong marine engineering knowledge, practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. You will work closely with the wider Oyster Service team to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Service and repair marine steering systems, including dropping rudders, replacing rudder bearings and comprehensive steering system servicing

• Carry out propulsion system works including removing propeller shafts, servicing propellers, replacing cutlass bearings, shaft seals, thrust bearings and flexible bearings

• Overhaul and refit engine rooms, including engine replacements and basic servicing of marine engines

• Service and replace seacocks and carry out servicing and maintenance of marine pumps

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and refit activities across Oyster yachts

• Produce accurate technical reports and maintain clear communication with team members and relevant stakeholders

• Organise workload effectively and ensure agreed work schedules and deadlines are strictly maintained

• Maintain high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and safety throughout all activities

• Work collaboratively with the wider Oyster Service team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the required standards

About You

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience within the marine engineering sector

• Strong practical knowledge and experience across marine steering, propulsion, mechanical and plumbing systems

• Proven experience servicing, repairing and refitting marine systems on yachts or boats

• Strong mechanical engineering and practical problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, precision and commitment to high standards of workmanship

• Ability to organise your own workload and work effectively to agreed schedules and deadlines

• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure

• Reliable, professional and committed approach to work

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Positive attitude with a strong commitment to Oyster’s “one team” family philosophy

• Tidy and organised approach, with pride in maintaining a clean and professional working environment

Qualifications & Desirable Experience

• Experience in metal fabrication and machining

• Experience carrying out GRP repairs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading luxury yacht brands

• International and collaborative working environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Supportive team culture built around Oyster’s core values

• A permanent employment contract with regular working hours

• 40 hour per week working hours

• High-quality professional tools, equipment and workwear provided

We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities for our employees

Apply Now

If you are an experienced marine engineer or technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and enjoys working on some of the world’s finest sailing yachts, we would welcome your application. Join Oyster Yachts and become part of a team dedicated to supporting extraordinary adventures 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.