Marine Electrician | Cornwall
The Role:
This opportunity is with a well-established family-owned marine engineering and boatbuilding business specialising in bespoke vessel build, refit, restoration, and maintenance projects. They are looking for a skilled Marine Electrician to support the installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning of onboard electrical systems across a variety of high-quality marine projects, working within a hands-on and detail-focused environment.
Responsibilites:
- Installation and maintenance of marine electrical systems onboard vessels
- Fault finding and diagnostics on electrical and control systems
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Installation of cabling, containment, switchboards, lighting, and control panels
- Testing and commissioning of electrical systems to ensure safe operation
- Working on AC/DC systems, batteries, generators, and distribution systems
- Carrying out repairs, upgrades, and modifications to onboard equipment
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with marine safety and compliance standards
- Supporting vessel refit, fit-out, and new build projects
- Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
- Collaborating with mechanical, fit-out, and engineering teams during installations
- Maintaining accurate documentation and completing job reports
Benefits (Permanent)
Once permanent, the role offers a strong benefits package including:
- 21 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Up to 5% matched pension contributions (Royal London Personal Pension)
- Life insurance at 2x annual salary (death in service)
- Accident insurance covering 75% of salary for up to 2 years (home or work accidents)
- Private healthcare scheme, with option to extend to close family
(pre-existing conditions and cancer cover excluded)
- Travel allowance: 10p per mile, both ways, to support daily commuting costs
Contract Type
- Initial 3-month contract
- Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate
Working Hours
- 40-hour week
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00 – 16:30 (30-minute lunch break)
- Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
Experience:
- marine electrical: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
