Marine Electrician

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding, an award-winning boatbuilding company, seeks a qualified Marine Electrician for full-time work near Falmouth. You will be responsible for fitting marine electrical systems, conducting tests, and working within a skilled team. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience with new build and refit projects is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks outside of these requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fitting components and reading technical drawings.
• Installing engine electrical systems and conducting performance tests.
• Preparing technical reports and maintaining engineering records.

Skills

Good working knowledge of marine electrical systems

Ability to work with 12/24V DC and 240V AC systems

Knowledge of marine electronic systems

Ability to work well within a team

Ability to work in a clean and productive manner

Job description

Would you like to work for an award-winning boatbuilding company based in waterside offices near Falmouth, Cornwall – the perfect destination for sailors, surfers and beach lovers? Cockwells is globally respected in the marine industry and at the forefront of designing and building luxury motor launches and Superyacht tenders. The Company cleverly integrates traditional boatbuilding skills with innovative engineering and modern techniques to build vessels of the highest quality.

We now require full-time, fully-qualified and experiencedElectriciansto come and join our team working 07.00am-17.30pm Monday-Thursday (40 hours per week). Overtime my be available at 1.5 times hourly rate.

Job description

The role of Marine Electrician includes the following:

• Fitting all components, enclosers, trunking and tray
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Installing engine electrical systems from detailed drawings and schematics
• Evaluating the operation of marine equipment during acceptance trials and shakedown cruises
• Conferring with supervisors and design personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs
• Conducting environmental, operational or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment, and investigating and observing them to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards
• Preparing technical reports for use by engineering, management or sales personnel
• Maintaining records of engineering department activities, including details of equipment maintenance and repairs.

Essential skills

• Good working knowledge and experience of working with marine electrical and electronic systems
• Knowledge of marine electronic systems such as Raymarine, Garmin and Simrad
• Ability to work with 12/24V DC and 240V AC systems
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a clean and productive manner
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks outside of these requirements for the benefit of the Company and its operations.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of NMEA 2000 or other Can Bus equipment would be useful
• Knowledge of EmpirBus would be useful
• Previous experience of new build and refit projects would be advantageous.

Location – The usual place of work for this role is Mylor Creek Boatyard or South-West Shipyard, Falmouth.

Salary
A competitive and negotiable hourly rate of £11.50 to £16.60, dependent on experience.

Interviews
Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received. Please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position, as we do not offer sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift