An experienced Marine Refit Manager to lead a small, skilled refit team delivering engineering refit and repair work on yachts, commercial vessels and superyachts. You'll be the link between clients and the workshop: running jobs from first enquiry through to handover, making sure the right people are on the right tasks, and making sure the work is done properly. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with deep marine engineering knowledge who can guide technicians through correct procedures, not just allocate tasks.

Key responsibilities

Leading and supporting a small team of marine technicians and engineers

Allocating staff to jobs, managing workloads and keeping projects on schedule

Providing technical guidance and ensuring repairs follow correct procedures and manufacturer specifications

Liaising with clients, owners, captains and engineers on scope, progress and handover

Preparing quotes for selected jobs and working with management on larger or more complex pricing

Entering and managing jobs in the system, including job cards, parts,



time and documentation

Sourcing parts and coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors

Troubleshooting faults and making sound technical calls when problems arise

Maintaining high standards of workmanship, workplace health and safety, and quality control

About you

Strong, in-depth knowledge of marine engineering systems and equipment

Proven experience in a marine refit, repair or engineering setting

Experience leading, mentoring or supervising technical staff

Confident dealing with clients and communicating clearly, both technically and commercially

Ability to scope work and prepare accurate quotes

Well organised, with good planning and job management skills

Comfortable with job management software and administration

Trade qualification or equivalent experience in marine engineering, diesel fitting, or a related field

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📌 Refit Manager (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Stella Marine Group
📍 City of Gold Coast