We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established leisure marine business operating across both sailing and motor yachts. Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to add a Commissioning & Aftersales Technician with a strong sailing background to complement their existing technical team and strengthen in-house sailing expertise.

This role would suit someone whose core experience sits firmly within sailing yachts, and who enjoys being the go-to person for sail-specific systems, commissioning and sea trials, while still working as part of a broader, multi-skilled aftersales function.

The role will include:

• Commissioning new yachts across the UK and Europe, with a particular focus on sailing yachts
  
  
• Managing the day-to-day commissioning process from arrival through to owner handover
  
  
• Carrying out arrival inspections including unwrapping vessels, checking against factory specifications, fitting loose equipment and identifying warranty issues
  
  
• Testing onboard systems with a strong emphasis on sailing-specific equipment, including:
  
  
  • Standing and running rigging
    
    
  • Mast, boom and deck hardware
    
    
  • Winches, furling systems and sail handling equipment
    
    
  • Navigation, electrical and digital switching systems
    
    
• Conducting sea trials under sail to verify sailing performance and system operation
  
  
• Overseeing onboard contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high technical and finish standard
  
  
• Recording defects and progress using a digital reporting system, supported by clear technical summaries and photographs
  
  
• Delivering detailed owner handovers, including sailing systems demonstrations and sea trials in line with company guidelines
  
  

Aftersales responsibilities:

• Acting as the sailing systems specialist within the aftersales team
  
  
• Providing technical support to sailing yacht owners and crew
  
  
• Delivering refresher training, sailing systems guidance and boat handling support
  
  
• Diagnosing and repairing warranty issues across the UK and Europe, particularly relating to sailing systems
  
  
• Producing clear technical reports and photographic evidence for warranty claims
  
  
• Completing annual inspections in line with factory protocols
  
  
• Supporting shared departmental tasks and maintaining good housekeeping
  
  
• Working in line with company health & safety policies
  
  

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has recent, hands-on experience within the leisure marine industry, with sailing yachts as their primary background
  
  
• Is confident handling sailing yachts and carrying out sea trials under sail (RYA qualifications advantageous)
  
  
• Has strong knowledge of modern sailing yacht systems, including rigging, sail handling and onboard electrical systems
  
  
• Brings a practical, detail-focused and solutions-led approach
  
  
• Communicates confidently with owners, crew, contractors and internal teams
  
  
• Holds a full UK driving licence
  
  

This is a great opportunity to step into a role where your sailing knowledge genuinely adds value, filling a key skills gap within a technically strong and respected marine business.

 

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