Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defence and marine engineering organization in Devonport is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician. This hands-on role involves maintaining and regenerating electrical and mechanical systems onboard Royal Navy vessels. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications such as ONC or NVQ and strong communication skills to contribute to critical naval operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician with strong engineering standards.
• Capable of working onboard vessels and in dockyard environments.
• Confident IT skills for maintenance systems and defect logs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Technician

Strong engineering standards

Confident IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

ONC, Level 3 NVQ, BTEC or equivalent

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 vessels and within dockyard environments.
• Confident IT skills, including experience updating maintenance systems and defect logs.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• ONC, Level 3 NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Engineering Technician with a passion for working on complex engineering systems and want to be part of a team that keeps vital operations running smoothly — we want to hear from you.