Job Description - Yacht Technician

About us: GT Yachting Ltd aims to provide a quality and personal service that exceeds our clients’ expectations. Our small team is skilled, passionate, reliable, and shares a love of the yachting industry.

We are looking for an additional team member who shares our values and would like the opportunity to utilize/expand their skillset by working on a range of yachts.

Location: Based in Auckland with a workshop located on Westhaven Drive, however, we attend to yachts Auckland wide and further afield (as necessary).

Normal Work Hours: 7:00 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (however, both full and part time applicants would be considered).

General Duties:

Guardianship:

• Carry out regular vessel checks/inspections (to ensure safety & security).
• Carry out exterior/interior cleaning and detailing (to keep vessels in top condition).
• Checking/running of systems (to ensure they are functioning correctly and to identify any potential issues early).

Maintenance:

• Assist with vessel assessments and documenting of the ‘scope of work’.
• Assist with the service or repair work deemed ‘in scope’.
• Assist with the organization of any contractors required to carry out work deemed ‘out of scope’.

Deliveries:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and crewing of vessels (as required), to ensure safe and efficient passage from point A to point B. This could include sea trails and refueling locally, as well as relocating vessels further afield and assisting yacht owners on their trips (as necessary).

Other:

• Sourcing various parts and materials from suppliers.
• General housekeeping tasks within the workshop/the various work areas.
• General admin duties (i.e. updating timesheets, shared calendar, job lists, maintenance apps, and reports etc.)

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Prior experience within the yachting industry.
• Strong communication skills (to be able to liaise with team mates, clients & contractors).
• Value and foster a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Certificate of Competence on the water (ICC) or equivalent (RYA/MCA).

Contact Information: Email CV to: admin@gtyachting.com