Summary
From Superyachts to Superstar Coaches
Location: Southern UK
Salary: Competitive + Based on Experience (DOE)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Flexible
Are you a yacht engineer or yacht carpenter ready to leave the high seas but not the high standards behind? Our client is building something extraordinary on land – and they want your expertise.
Company/Project Overview
Our client is converting 3 top-spec coaches into luxury rolling palaces for world-famous touring artists, with another 10–12 high-end vans in the pipeline. Finished to a super yacht / private jet standard.
The company already has a yacht interior designer already on board, you’ll be working to the level of detail and precision you’re used to – but with a steady schedule and a great team, and no Atlantic crossings.
You’ll join a growing, passionate team (currently 6 in conversions, 2 in fit-out), helping us bring the yacht-level luxury of fine joinery, integrated systems, and custom builds into every vehicle. You’ll play a key role in building cabinetry, interiors, utilities, and integrated tech with an obsessive attention to detail.
Required Attributes
- We are looking to recruit two people to join our luxury vehicle conversion team of which could offer differing levels of experience.
- Former or current yacht engineers, deck engineers, or carpenters with superyacht fit-out experience.
- Mastery in cabinet making, fine joinery, metalwork, or composite installation.
- Bonus if you’ve worked with 12v/24v/240v systems, air con, heating, or plumbing on board.
- Problem-solvers, finish-obsessives, and team players who can transition their skills to land-based builds.
- Based in the UK already or planning a return to shore life in the UK soon, ideally down South.
Required Background
- Superyachts (engineering, interior fit-out, or carpentry)
- Luxury vehicle or aviation interior build
- Custom expedition or film vehicles
- Bespoke campervans or motorhomes
- Coachbuilding or vehicle conversions at a high standard
Further examples of ideal Skills and Experience
· High-end cabinet making, fine joinery, and custom furniture installation (beds, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.)
· Advanced use of wood, metal, Corian, and composite materials – including cutting, bending, scribing, edge banding, and templating
· Worktop installation (resin, quartz, Corian, laminate, hardwood) and precision tiling & flooring (Karndean, Amtico)
· Upholstery, vinyl work, and trim finishing to a high standard
· AC/DC systems (12v, 24v, 240v), battery management, solar systems, and AV equipment installation
· Heating, cooling, water, and diesel systems – including air con, plumbing, and appliances
· Structural work: MIG welding, metal fabrication, bonded windows, slide-out sections, doors, locks
· Chassis modification, LED conversions, CanBus systems, and fibreglass repairs
· Interior finishing with specialist coverings: rubber, EVA, PVC, carpet, vinyl
Why Join?
- Exciting creative projects – no two builds are the same
- Work with high-calibre designers and craftspeople
- Shore-based stability with yacht-level quality
- Flexible start dates and strong project pipeline
- Great team, great energy, and big ambitions
If you are interested in the position please apply via YS and send cover letter and CV tailored to this role via our website.
