A&P Falmouth- Electrician

Home to one of the world’s largest natural deep-water harbours, A&P Falmouth’s facility is one of the largest ship-repair complexes in the UK.

We are looking for Electricians to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. As an essential part of our operations, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems aboard various vessels as well as within our facility.

So, what will you do?

You’ll install, maintain and report electrical systems on marine vessels and within our facility.
Conduct inspections, diagnose electrical issues and implement solutions to ensure the safety and functionality of electrical systems on vessels and within our facility.
Interpret electrical diagrams and technical specifications to plan and implement electrical installations and repairs
Collaborate with engineers, project managers and other tradespeople to coordinate electrical work and ensure the timely completion of projects
Demonstrate excellent commitment to and knowledge of health and safety

And what are we looking for?

Completion of recognised apprenticeship or vocational training in Electrical Engineering (e.g. NVQ level 3) or equivalent experience
Experience working in a shipyard environments and/or on marine vessels would be advantageous
Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems including wiring, lighting, communication systems, navigation equipment and power generation systems.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and outdoor conditions

Why join us?

Starting salary circa £33k per annum rising to £35k per annum from April 2025 + overtime and shift premiums
This is an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of experts from the marine engineering industry with excellent opportunities for career growth and progression across the business
Important benefits like your Pension which includes an employer contribution of us to 4% and Life Cover at 7x your basic salary
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

All successful candidates must undergo security check as part of pre-employment checks. This will include National Security Vetting to Security Check (SC) Clearance level which will include an enhanced DBS check, further information on requirements for SC Clearance can be found here.