Job Title: Lead Rigger
Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Lead Rigger to join our yacht rigging team based in Palma de Mallorca. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who can confidently manage day-to-day operations on the workshop floor, lead a team of riggers, and deliver high-quality rigging services across a variety of yacht types.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate a team of riggers, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards of workmanship
- Take ownership of “running the floor,” including job allocation, quality control, and project timelines
- Plan and execute rigging installations, inspections, and maintenance for sailing yachts
- Oversee lifting operations, including mast stepping/un-stepping and deck hardware handling
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and best practices during rigging and lifting operations
- Liaise with clients, project managers, and other departments to ensure smooth project delivery
- Train and mentor junior riggers, promoting skill development and team cohesion
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in yacht rigging, with the ability to lead a team independently
- Strong practical knowledge of multiple rigging types, including:
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Alloy rigs
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Carbon fiber rigs
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Rod rigging
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Composite rigging
- Demonstrated experience with lifting operations, cranes, and associated equipment
- Valid slinger/signaller (slinger’s pick) certification
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Desirable Attributes:
- Experience working in a busy yacht service yard or marina environment
- Multilingual skills (English required; Spanish a plus)
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and safety
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Opportunity to work in one of the Mediterranean’s प्रमुख yachting hubs
- Dynamic and collaborative working environment
- Career progression opportunities within a growing company
If you are a skilled rigger ready to step into a leadership role and take ownership of operations on the ground, we would like to hear from you.