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Employers / Marine
Specialties
Marine
VHR’s Marine Recruitment division provides a range of recruitment and logistic services across the race boat, performance yacht and superyacht industries.
VHR work with luxury superyacht and performance yacht manufacturers, mainstream motor and sail craft providers and other Marine-related organisations to source and deliver engineering and technical staff across the world.
Led by former Marine engineers together with recruitment industry professionals, VHR’s global superyacht shipyard network combined with our 30 years of international experience firmly positions us a leader in bespoke Marine recruitment and service management.
Scalable Workforce Solutions for Complex Marine Projects
Marine programmes often require fast, large-scale deployment of skilled labour; from hull assembly and outfitting to specialised finishing work. At VHR, we provide workforce solutions that flex with your project scope, supporting everything from one-off consultancy needs to long-term yard expansions. Our project support team works alongside your managers to ensure every hire aligns with your delivery schedule, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks.
Whether you need extra resources to meet a race deadline or to staff up a new facility, VHR builds agile marine teams who are project-ready and industry-certified.
Beyond new builds, VHR supports refit programmes, seasonal maintenance, and emergency repair projects. We deploy mobile teams of skilled marine professionals to support shipyards, superyacht management firms, and offshore operators. Whether the project involves classic vessel restoration or fast-response commercial repairs, we rapidly mobilise trades including carpenters, fairers, riggers, and GRP technicians to meet tight timeframes.
Onsite Coordinators for Operational Continuity
For high-volume or time-sensitive contracts, we offer dedicated onsite coordinators who serve as the direct link between your site teams and VHR’s recruitment operation. These coordinators oversee attendance, handle documentation, track performance, and offer day-to-day contractor support, reducing delays, admin load, and project risk.
By embedding operational oversight on location, we ensure a smooth and consistent contractor experience, while giving you real-time updates and workforce control without the overhead of managing it all internally.
Our Services
Executive Search
Contract Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment
Project Support
RPO/ Managed Services
Compliant Global Marine Hiring Without the Hassle
Operating across multiple jurisdictions comes with unique employment and legal challenges, from visa processing to local tax and payroll regulations. VHR removes this complexity by offering fully managed, fully compliant marine hiring solutions in key global regions, including Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Our in-house compliance team handles everything, visa sponsorship, payroll setup, legal registrations, and worker onboarding, so you stay focused on project outcomes.
Whether you’re recruiting local or international marine specialists, we ensure 100% alignment with all legal and operational requirements.
Language, Logistics & Long-Term Partnership
The marine sector is global by nature, and so are we. With recruiters fluent in over 22 languages, VHR supports seamless communication and onboarding for cross-border placements. We also assist with flight bookings, accommodation, and candidate welfare, especially during deployments to remote or temporary marine locations.
By investing in long-term partnerships rather than one-off placements, we ensure that every project benefits from consistency, speed, and cultural alignment across the full talent lifecycle.
Some Of The Marine Roles We Recruit For Include:
- Naval Architects
- Carpenters
- Cabinet Makers
- Upholsterers
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Fabricators
- Riggers
- Platers & Welders
- Crane Operators
- Mechanical Fitters
- Interior Designers
- AV Designers
- AV Installation Technicians
What our clients say
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