Outreach Recruitment is seeking a Marine Mechanical Foreman for a full-time, on-site shipyard role in Paola, Malta. The role leads mechanical repair, maintenance, installation, and overhaul work across vessels and shipyard facilities.

This position is ideal for a ship repair or marine mechanical professional with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of shipboard machinery, and the ability to coordinate teams, schedules, tools, quality, and safety standards.

• Direct repair, maintenance, and installation work on vessels and in shipyard facilities.
• Lead teams of mechanics, fitters, and technical specialists.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and milestones.
• Manage equipment overhaul, repair, and replacement tasks.
• Handle engines, pumps, compressors, valves, and auxiliary shipboard systems.
• Ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality standards.
• Plan and execute dry-docking and refit activities.
• Coordinate with clients, surveyors, and classification societies.
• Administer tools, equipment, and workforce assignments.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental protocols.

• Demonstrated experience in marine mechanical maintenance or ship repair.
• Prior supervisory role in shipyard or industrial mechanical operations.
• Proficiency with marine machinery and shipboard systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with ship repair projects and dry-docking procedures.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety regulations and industry standards.
• Strong leadership and communication ability.

• Experience coordinating with surveyors, clients, and classification societies.
• Background planning mechanical work packages during vessel refit or dry-docking.
• Strong resource allocation and workforce planning capability.

• Reputable employer in the marine engineering sector.
• Stable full-time position.
• Exposure to complex repair and refit projects.
• Supportive work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

This vacancy offers a stable full-time opportunity with a professional employer in Malta. Candidates can build specialist experience, work with experienced teams, and contribute to practical operational outcomes in the marine & shipping sector.

Outreach Recruitment Ltd is a Malta-based recruitment agency connecting employers with qualified local and international talent across maritime, engineering, finance, hospitality, healthcare, technology, construction, logistics, and other sectors.

Apply online for this Marine Mechanical Foreman vacancy in Paola, Malta through the Outreach Recruitment careers platform: Apply directly online.

If your background matches this role, apply online and quote reference OR-MMF-2026-001 when contacting Outreach Recruitment about the vacancy.

Is this Marine Mechanical Foreman role full-time?

Yes. This is a full-time role with an employment type of Full-Time.

Where is this job based?

This vacancy is based in Paola, Malta. The work mode is on-site.

What salary is offered?

The salary package is competitive. A specific salary range has not been disclosed publicly for this vacancy.

How do I apply?

Use the Apply Now button on this page or the direct online application link in the How To Apply section. The application method is online.

What reference should I use?

Please quote reference OR-MMF-2026-001 if you contact Outreach Recruitment about this vacancy.