Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading defence and marine engineering organisation in Plymouth is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the maintenance and regeneration of electrical and mechanical systems onboard Royal Navy vessels. This hands-on role involves ensuring the operational condition of critical naval operations through maintenance tasks, inspections, and accurate record-keeping. Experience as a qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician is essential for this position.

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.
• Support general marine maintenance tasks as required.
• Maintain accurate records within the maintenance management system.

Skills

Qualified Electrical Technician

Qualified Mechanical Technician

Strong engineering standards

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...