Engineering Technician

Gap Personnel - Exeter Careers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and marine engineering organisation in Plymouth seeks an Engineering Technician to support the maintenance and regeneration of electrical and mechanical systems onboard Royal Navy vessels. This hands-on role involves ensuring equipment is restored to operational condition and includes various responsibilities from diagnostics to maintenance management. Candidates should be qualified as Electrical or Mechanical Technicians and possess strong engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with strong engineering standards.
• Physically capable of working onboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems onboard ships.
• Conduct inspections and report on equipment condition to ensure operational readiness.
• Diagnose and rectify system defects efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance Skills

Education

Qualified Technician in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Technician

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4SG

Salary: £33,866 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, on-site

About the Role

gap personnel are recruiting for an Engineering Technician to join a leading defence and marine engineering organisation in Devonport, Plymouth.

This is a hands‑on role supporting the maintenance and regeneration of electrical and mechanical systems onboard Royal Navy vessels undergoing major deep maintenance periods.

You’ll be part of a skilled engineering team ensuring equipment and systems are restored to full operational condition, contributing directly to the success of critical naval operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems onboard ships.
• Conduct inspections and report on equipment condition to ensure operational readiness.
• Diagnose and rectify system defects efficiently and accurately.
• Support general marine maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintain accurate records within the maintenance management system.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with strong engineering standards.
• Physically capable of working onboard ve...