Job Description

Electrician – Marine & Dockyard Environment

Permanent | £18 per hour | 37–40 hours per week

Broadreach Recruitment is supporting a major UK ship repair and marine engineering facility based in Cornwall, operating within one of the world’s largest natural deep-water harbours on a variety of projects including Defence, Commercial and Energy/Wind.

We are recruiting an experienced Electrician on a permanent basis to support a wide range of marine and dockyard engineering projects. This role is ideally suited to an electrician with dockyard, shipyard or heavy industrial experience who is looking for long-term stability, flexibility and varied, technically interesting work.

 

The Role

As an Electrician, you will be a key part of the site’s engineering and maintenance operations, working on electrical systems both on board vessels and across the dockyard facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems on marine vessels and within the dockyard

• Carrying out inspections, fault-finding and diagnostics to ensure systems are safe, compliant and fully operational

• Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications

• Planning and delivering electrical installations and repairs in line with project requirements

• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and other trades

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards at all times

 

Working Pattern & Pay

• Permanent position

• £18 per hour

• 37–40 hours per week

• Flexible working option available — hours may be completed earlier in the week, allowing additional time off (subject to management approval)

• Overtime available, including weekends and shift work as required

 

About You

We’re looking for an electrician who brings strong marine or industrial experience and a professional, safety-focused approach.

Essential requirements:

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3) or equivalent experience

• Previous experience working as an electrician in a dockyard, shipyard or heavy industrial environment

• Strong understanding of electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of marine electrical systems including wiring, lighting, communications, navigation equipment and power generation

• Experience working on board vessels or within marine engineering facilities

You will also demonstrate:

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work in confined spaces, at height and in outdoor environments

 

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work alongside highly experienced marine engineering professionals

• Long-term career stability within a well-established UK facility

• Exposure to a wide range of marine repair and engineering projects

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

• Life cover at 7x basic salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of some of the work undertaken, this role is subject to security control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and place of birth may limit certain duties.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment security checks, including Security Check (SC) Clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.