Experienced Marine Engineer / Fitter & Turner – Luxury Vessel Refit & Repair

Experienced Marine Engineers / Fitter & Turners – Luxury Vessel Refit & Repair

Proyacht | The Boat Works, Coomera, Gold Coast QLD
Full-time | 40–45+ hours per week | Half-day Fridays
Excellent remuneration for the right person — salary/rate negotiable based on experience

Proyacht is an established and respected name in the Gold Coast marine industry, operating fromThe Boat Works, Coomerasince 2006.

We specialise in high-quality marine refit, repair and maintenance work on luxury vessels. Our reputation has been built on superb workmanship, reliability, technical skill and word-of-mouth recommendations.

We are now entering an exciting growth phase, with continued investment in our workshop, technology and capability, including aCNC lathe, milling machine and 3D printing capability. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced tradesperson who wants to be part of a professional business that is moving forward.

The Role

We are seeking experiencedMarine Engineers / Fitter and Turnersto join our highly skilled marine refit and repair team.

This is not repetitive production work. You will be working on high-quality luxury boats across wide-ranging engineering, mechanical, driveline, hydraulic, plumbing and machine shop tasks. No two days are the same, and the role requires a tradesperson who can think, diagnose, solve problems and produce excellent work under real-world marine industry conditions.

You will work in a fully equipped workshop and machine shop environment, while also carrying out vessel-based work across refit, repair, installation and maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Your work may include:

Marine engineering, servicing and installations

Driveline inspection, repair, alignment and associated work

Fitting, turning, machining and fabrication tasks

Hydraulic systems, stabilisers and lifting equipment

DC electrical and marine plumbing work within your skill set

Diagnosing faults and developing practical repair solutions





Working from drawings, measurements and technical information

Supporting refit and maintenance projects on luxury vessels

Maintaining a clean, professional and safe work environment

Working to deadlines without compromising workmanship

What We Are Looking For

This role is suited to a serious tradesperson with high standards.

The successful applicant will have:

A recognised trade qualification as a fitter and turner, marine engineer, diesel fitter, mechanical fitter or similar

Strong hands‑on experience in marine engineering, mechanical fitting or related trades

Sound knowledge of marine systems, driveline arrangements and vessel repairs

Practical machining experience, ideally including lathe and milling work

Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving ability

A professional approach to workmanship, safety and client expectations

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good organisation, initiative and attention to detail

The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Their own professional trade tools

Experience with CNC machining, milling, 3D printing, hydraulics, stabilisers, vessel systems or luxury marine refit work will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

For the right person, Proyacht offers:

Excellent remuneration based on skill, experience and value brought to the business

Stable full‑time work in a respected marine company

40–45+ hours per week

Half‑day Fridays

Varied, interesting and technically challenging work

A strong pipeline of luxury vessel refit and repair projects

A close‑knit, experienced and supportive team

A professional workshop environment with investment in modern equipment

The opportunity to grow with a business that is actively expanding its capability

We are a generous employer and are prepared to pay well for a capable, reliable and highly skilled person.

Applicants must already be here in Australia, able to work, with a Skills in Demand Visa (482) sponsorship potentially available for the right applicants. An in‑person interview here on the Gold Coast is a key requirement.

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📌 Experienced Marine Engineer / Fitter & Turner – Luxury Vessel Refit & Repair (Queensland)
🏢 Proyacht
📍 Queensland