Job title: Marine Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Marine
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £31,500.00
Salary to: GBP £32,000.00
Location: UK
Job published: 02/06/2026
Job ID: 43023

Job Description

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

Falmouth, Cornwall

Benefits:

  • Private healthcare
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Opportunities for career development

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Marine Engineer to join a busy and established marine engineering team. Working on a variety of leisure and commercial vessels, you will utilise your expertise to support maintenance, repair, refit and installation projects across a diverse fleet.

This role would suit a skilled marine engineer with strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience working on engines and vessel systems up to 1000hp.

Depending on your experience, you will either work alongside senior engineers or take the lead in delivering projects from initial diagnosis through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance, servicing and repair work on marine engines and associated systems.
  • Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults efficiently and effectively.
  • Work on a range of leisure and commercial vessels.
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
  • Build positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Support the delivery of projects within agreed timescales.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Essential

  • Proven experience in marine mechanical engineering.
  • Strong working knowledge of marine engines and systems up to 1000hp.
  • Current and up-to-date technical knowledge within the marine sector.
  • Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

  • Experience with both mechanical and electrical marine systems.
  • Previous customer-facing experience.
  • Experience leading projects or mentoring junior team members.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly organised and proactive.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Professional and customer-focused attitude.
  • Positive outlook and good sense of humour.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing marine engineering environment offering varied and interesting projects, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on a wide range of vessels.