Plumber / Systems Technician
Poole Dorset
Join a World-Leading Luxury Yacht Manufacturer
Our client is a globally recognised name in luxury motor yacht manufacturing, crafting world-class vessels since 1967. Built on a foundation of innovation, engineering excellence, and exceptional craftsmanship, they continue to set the standard within the marine industry.
With approximately 2,000 skilled employees across their Dorset shipyards and more than 150 apprentices currently in training, they remain committed to preserving the craftsmanship and expertise that have defined their success for generations. Despite advances in automation, every yacht continues to be hand-built and hand-finished, ensuring the highest quality standards throughout.
Operating from award-winning facilities in Poole and Portland, our client is one of Dorset's largest private employers and exports its luxury yachts to customers worldwide.
The Role
We are currently seeking skilled Plumbers / Systems Technicians to join our client's manufacturing team.
This is a varied and rewarding role that places you at the heart of the yacht-building process, working on a range of essential onboard systems that help bring these luxury vessels to life.
As a Systems Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of numerous water-based and environmental systems across our client's prestigious yacht range.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation of fresh water, grey water, and black water systems
- Testing and commissioning onboard plumbing systems
- Installation of air conditioning systems and associated pipe lagging
- Fitting displacement pumps and unvented hot water systems
- Installation of bathroom facilities and sanitary systems
- Working with Hep2O, ABS, and Geberit Mapress systems
- Reading and interpreting technical and scaled drawings
- Ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality standards
- Supporting bespoke customer specifications and yacht customisation requirements
With each yacht offering a unique specification, no two projects are ever the same, making this an exciting opportunity to work on truly bespoke luxury products.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
- Can confidently read and interpret scaled drawings (1:10)
- Have experience within plumbing, pipefitting, marine, construction, or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
- Produce high-quality work within tight tolerances
- Have a positive, proactive, and coachable attitude
- Take pride in delivering outstanding workmanship
- Have previous scribing experience (desirable but not essential)
- Work well both independently and as part of a team
Working Hours
Day Shift
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:30
Night Shift
Monday to Thursday 18:00 - 04:30
Please note that preferred shifts cannot always be guaranteed and will be allocated based on operational requirements.
Pay & Overtime
Your Pay
- £15.50 - £16.53 per hour PAYE + 30 days holiday
OR
- £17.52 - £18.69 per hour with Advanced Holiday Pay
Overtime
- Overtime paid at Time and a Half (x1.5)
- Enhanced rates available for weekend working
- Overtime opportunities subject to business requirements
Employee Benefits
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- August and Christmas shipyard shutdowns
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Long-term career opportunities with a world-renowned manufacturer
- Supportive and skilled team environment
- Opportunity to work on award-winning luxury yachts
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join one of the world's leading luxury yacht manufacturers and play a critical role in building some of the most prestigious motor yachts on the water.
If you take pride in quality craftsmanship and want your work to be admired around the globe, we'd love to hear from you.
