Shipyard helper
Role Overview
Supports the shipyard team with daily vessel maintenance, repair, cleaning, lifting, launching, and general yard operations.
Works with technicians, mechanics, and the Shipyard Manager on boat and yacht maintenance and shipyard tasks.
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Role overview
Supports the shipyard team with daily vessel maintenance, repair, cleaning, lifting, launching, and general yard operations.
Works with technicians, mechanics, and the Shipyard Manager on boat and yacht maintenance and shipyard tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist with vessel maintenance and repairs, preparation, and the removal or reinstallation of basic equipment and fittings.
- Help lift, launch, dock, and move boats under qualified supervision; move tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials.
- Support mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fiberglass, painting, and general maintenance work.
- Clean vessels and work areas; assist with pressure washing, hull cleaning, sanding, and surface preparation.
- Keep the yard organized, dispose of waste according to procedures, and secure tools, hoses, cables, and equipment.
- Report damage, defects, leaks, or unusual conditions to a supervisor; follow safety and environmental procedures and wear required PPE.
Requirements
- Physically fit and able to perform manual work and lift or move materials and equipment when required.
- Comfortable working outdoors in hot weather and around water, machinery, tools, and marine equipment.
- Able to follow instructions and safety procedures and work as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Previous shipyard, boatyard, marine, construction, mechanical, or maintenance experience is advantageous; yacht or boat experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- Basic English communication is preferred.
Workplace
- Work Location: In person.
- Location stated in the description: Dubai Maritime City, Dubai, UAE.
About the company
Emirates Yachting Services is a marine services company based in Dubai Maritime City, operating since 2010.
The company provides yacht and boat maintenance, repair, technical, and shipyard services.
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