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Marine Engineer - Wight Marine

Job Posted: 4 July 2025

Wight Marine are looking for a Marine Engineer to grow the team. This is an opportunity to be part of that growth and benefit from working with a multi franchise engineering firm.

As a marine engineering business specialising in leisure boating, we cover everything from installation to routine servicing and maintenance to repairs and diagnostics.

We work on inboards and outboards, diesel and petrol, and everything ranging from small RIBs and auxiliary engines to large sailing and motor yachts. The right candidate will be willing to turn their hand to varied jobs, but candidates specialising in either inboard or outboard engines will be considered.

As dealers for leading brands including Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Honda Marine and Mercury we have the benefit of expertise and training opportunities. A candidate with recent manufacturer training or experience is viewed favourably but not essential. Good product knowledge is beneficial.

The right candidate should also be motivated and practical with the ability to remain flexible and work with customers' individual requirements.

 

Tasks and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:

  • Installation of a range of engines and equipment into new and used boats
  • Carrying out routine servicing
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Attending to call-outs and providing both short-term and long-term solutions for customers
  • Attending boats both locally to the workshop and island wide

 

Qualifications:

Formal training from marine leisure market preferred but not essential

 

Skills required:

  • Strong techncial knowledge and ability
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised individually, as well as within a team
  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills

 

Attributes and mindset:

  • Confident
  • Enthusiastic with a desire to learn and improve
  • Hard-working and focused
  • Takes pride in work with a respect for customer's vessels
  • Punctual and reliable

 

Please apply via this site, but if you would prefer you can email [email protected] with a covering letter and CV.

All applications will be handled with discretion and we welcome any questions you might have.

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Wight Marine

Wight Marine, based in Yarmouth, is a well established marine engineering business specialising in the leisure industry. As dealers for major brands including Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Honda Marine, Mercury and more, the business benefits from manufacturer support and a strong customer base with varied work type including inboards, outboards, marine electrics and more.

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