Marine Electrician

Location: Cornwall
Contract: Temp-to-Perm (initial 3-month contract)

The Role:

This opportunity is with a well-established 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

Working Hours

• 40-hour week
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 – 16:30 (30-minute lunch break)
• Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate

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