Senior Hydraulics & Crane Services Engineer
Senior Hydraulics & Cranes Service Engineer
Salary: 60,000 65,000
Location: Monaco / Antibes (with travel to international superyacht hubs)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week; MondayFriday, 08:0017:00)
Join the Superyacht Industry on the Riviera! Are you ready to combine your advanced hydraulic and mechanical skills with a rewarding career by the Mediterranean? This is your opportunity to join a market-leading engineering team supporting the worlds most prestigious superyachts.
Enjoy the vibrant South of France lifestyle and a dynamic international working environment.
About the Role As a Senior Hydraulics & Cranes Service Engineer, youll handle repairs, maintenance, and refits of electro-hydraulic equipmentincluding cranes, davits, passerelles, and swim platformsaboard luxury yachts.
Work both in the Antibes workshop and onboard across Monaco, France, Italy, Spain, and beyond.
The role offers hands-on technical variety, travel, and the chance to work with cutting-edge maritime systems.
What You'll Do
- Refit, repair, and service hydraulic and lifting equipment on superyachts, following OEM standards.
- Diagnose and resolve hydraulic equipment breakdowns, communicating solutions to clients with confidence and clarity.
- Carry out thorough examinations and load testing of cranes and related systems, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Maintain accurate, timely service and inspection reports.
- Occasionally travel worldwide for projects and support the team outside standard hours during busy periods (FebruaryMay, up to 12hr/day with extra pay or time in lieu).
What We're Looking For
- Technical qualification in mechanical/hydraulic engineering.
- Strong experience with marine, industrial, mobile, or offshore hydraulics.
- Proficient in diagnosing, assembling, and maintaining hydraulic power packs.
- Skilled in interpreting technical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
- Experience in cranes, lifting equipment, and load testingLEEA/LOLER certification is desirable.
- Fluent English (French is a plus), full clean driving licence.
- Able to work independently, troubleshoot under pressure, and bring a positive 'can-do' attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Permanent Monegasque contract, private healthcare, and pension.
- 5 weeks paid leave plus 11 French public holidays/year.
- Overtime pay or time in lieu during the busiest months.
- International exposure aboard luxury yachts and within the superyacht sector.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification.
- Collaborative, supportive team cultureequality and diversity at the core.
- Start: 17/11/2025
- Rate: â¬60000 - â¬65000 per annum
- Location: Antibes,France
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
- Contact: Max Sinclair
- Tel: 44 (0)1202 147689
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: V-103067
- Posted: 2025-11-17 18:03:04 -
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