Job title: Marine Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Marine
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Falmouth, UK
Job published: 15/10/2025
Job ID: 38846

Job Description

Marine Engineer – South Cornwall
Location: South Cornwall
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Permanent  - £35k
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours/week)

Join a Leading Marine Engineering Team
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Marine Engineer to join a well-established marine engineering company based in South Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide variety of leisure and commercial marine projects, delivering exceptional standards of workmanship and customer care.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone experienced with marine mechanical systems up to 1000hp who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out mechanical engineering on a range of leisure and commercial craft (up to 1000hp)

  • Interact with clients on-site, promoting services and upholding high professional standards

  • Work effectively as part of a skilled team to deliver quality and efficiency across projects

  • Support continuous improvement and business development through input and feedback

  • Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety at all times

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Proven and current experience as a marine mechanical engineer

  • Strong understanding of marine engines and systems up to 1000hp

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Strong teamworking and communication skills

  • Solid understanding of health and safety regulations in a marine environment

Desirable:

  • Experience with marine electrical systems

  • Customer-facing experience or training

What’s on Offer

  • 40-hour week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with ½ hour lunch break

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate

  • 21 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays

  • Paid day off on your birthday

  • Matched 5% pension contributions (Royal London Personal Pension Scheme)

  • Life insurance (2x annual salary in the event of death in service)

  • Accident insurance (75% of salary for up to 2 years, applicable at home or work)

  • Private healthcare scheme, with option to extend to close family