Plumbing Systems

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 requirementsWith 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 holidayOR

£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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed