Lead Technician

Lead Technician vacancy in Palma de Mallorca, 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 Lead Technician within our Service department, based in Palma de Mallorca, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining Oyster yachts up to 30m. Working across a wide range of mechanical, propulsion, steering, and plumbing systems, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality servicing, repairs, and refit activities to the exceptional standards expected of Oyster Yachts.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong marine engineering knowledge, problem-solving ability, and a proactive approach. You will work closely with owners, captains, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Deliver service and repair projects safely, efficiently, and to agreed deadlines

• Service and repair marine steering systems including rudder removal, rudder bearing replacement, and steering system servicing

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

• Complete mechanical refit works including engine room refits, engine replacements, and marine engine servicing

• Service and replace seacocks, pumps, and other onboard plumbing systems

• Produce accurate technical reports and maintain clear communication with customers and internal stakeholders

• Maintain organised work schedules and ensure high standards of workmanship throughout all activities

• Support a safe working environment and maintain a clean, meticulous workspace

• Work collaboratively with the wider Oyster Service team to ensure customer satisfaction and project success

About You

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

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the marine engineering sector

• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic

• Comfortable working under pressure and managing deadlines

• Logical and resilient problem solver with strong attention to detail

• Quality-focused with pride in delivering exceptional workmanship

• Team player with a flexible and positive attitude

Qualifications & Desirable Experience

• Experience in fabrication and machining 

• GRP repair experience 

• Full driving licence 

• EU work permit 

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

• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday

• 0730 - 1630 Working hours

• Safety shoe allowance

• We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities for our employees

Apply Now

If you are an experienced marine 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.