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 | *****+ 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 ****.
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 varied 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
*****+ 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 chance 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