Mechanical Technician CV example
A first Mechanical Technician CV, written for someone with no yacht job yet. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 18 September 1999
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
First-season crew looking for a Mechanical Technician position. STCW and ENG1 in hand, with daywork on a 40m motor yacht and a background in marine engineering ashore. Strong in diesel engine servicing, pump and valve overhaul and outboard and jet ski maintenance. Non-smoker, fit and happy to work long days. Available now for a seasonal or permanent position.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Diesel engine servicing
- Pump and valve overhaul
- Outboard and jet ski maintenance
- Serviced diesel engines, generators and outboards
- Traced electrical faults on 12V and 24V systems
- Kept job sheets and parts records up to date
Skills and education
Hydraulic fault finding, Planned maintenance logging, Basic welding and fabrication, Stores and spares control. Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Interests
Surfing, cycling, yoga
References
Captain of the 40m motor yacht
Daywork employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Line manager
Boatyard and engine dealer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Mechanical Technician guide
Captains and chief engineers hire people who already know how to use tools properly. A time-served apprenticeship in diesel, plant, automotive or marine trades, or a few years at a boatyard or engine dealer, counts for more than yachting experience. Manufacturer training on MTU, Caterpillar, MAN or Yamaha outboards helps. You need STCW Basic Safety, an ENG1 and PDSD as a minimum. A tidy, calm attitude matters as much as skill, because even on a 90m yacht you will share a cabin.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
Gets you hired
- AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course)
- MCA Engine Room Watch Rating
- Trade qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in mechanical engineering
- Manufacturer courses (MTU, Caterpillar, Yamaha)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
QuestionsSee what a Mechanical Technician earns
What tickets should a Mechanical Technician CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate and PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties) first, each with the date it was issued. Then add AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course) and MCA Engine Room Watch Rating if you hold them.
How long should a Mechanical Technician CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.