Technical Assistant (Yachts)

We are currently recruiting a Technical Assistant to join the London office of a global yacht management company.

Reporting to Fleet Technical Manager we need someone who will provide wide-ranging support to a busy technical department in the London yacht management team as well as working with local and regional management teams as required.

The role offers hybrid working after 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage the FTM’s diary and organise meetings as necessary, arrange travel and accommodation as required and maintain expense accounts;
• Assist with communication and correspondence whilst the FTM is out of the office to keep them informed of any new developments;
• Maintain technical contact information on company database;
• Assist with all management department office duties including publishing office documents and contributing to new or revised procedures and any other task reasonably requested;
• Manage any relevant technical documentation;
• Assist with establishing and administering a suitable Planned Maintenance System on-board Managed yachts;
• Process monthly maintenance reports;
• Administer and distribute refit work lists or specifications. Compile yard comparisons and estimate budgets for refit periods. Provide administration support with warranty claims on completion of refits;
• Collate and distribute manufacturer’s bulletins and service publications relating to on-board equipment;
• Act as a main point of contact for fluid analysis services, assist with sourcing sampling kits and additional analysis services as required. Collate the reports received;
• Act as a main point of contact for lifting gear surveys, scheduling and organising surveyor attendances on behalf of managed vessels. Collate the reports received;
• Assist the FTM in organising a program of technical inspections and provide administrative support to Technical Managers as required with technical inspections.

Requirements

• Sea-going experience with the appropriate qualification would be beneficial but not essential;
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels (dealing with Captains, Chief Engineers and colleagues);
• Strong administrative skills
• Effective at problem solving and multi-tasking;
• Working knowledge of ISM and ISPS, naval architecture and or marine engineering would be beneficial;
• Technical knowledge of yachts and/or ships a plus
• Fluent in spoken and written English;
• Live within commuting distance of London;