Marine Fit-Out Engineer - Cockwells Modern & Classic Boat Building : Job Details

Would you like to work for an award-winning boatbuilding company based in waterside offices near Falmouth, Cornwall – the perfect destination for sailors, surfers and beach lovers? Cockwells is globally respected in the marine industry and at the forefront of designing and building luxury motor launches and Superyacht tenders. The Company cleverly integrates traditional boatbuilding skills with innovative engineering and modern techniques to build vessels of the highest quality.

We now require full-time, fully-qualified and experienced Marine Fit-out Engineers to come and join our team working 07.00am-17.30pm Monday-Thursday (40 hours per week).

Job descriptionThe role of Marine Fit-out Engineer includes the following:

• Fitting all general mechanical marine systems including electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water and sewage
• Fitting all mechanical components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Installing, or directing the installation of, engines or systems from detailed drawings and schematics
• Evaluating the operation of marine equipment during acceptance trials and shakedown cruises, conferring with supervisors and design personnel in order to clarify or resolve problems, and to develop or modify designs
• Designing and overseeing testing, installation, commissioning and/or diagnostics, and the repair of marine apparatus and equipment

Essential skills

• Experience of installing and aligning inboard diesel engines
• Experience of new build and refit projects
• Experience of shaft drive, out drive and jet drive installation is preferable
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work in a clean and productive manner
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks outside of these requirements for the benefit of the Company and its operations.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of NMEA 2000 Network would be useful
• Knowledge of working with marine electrical and electronic systems would be beneficial.

LocationThe usual place of work for this role is Mylor Creek Boatyard or South-West Shipyard, Falmouth.

SalaryA competitive and negotiable hourly rate of £11 to £16, dependent on experience.

InterviewsInterviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received.

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position, as we do not offer visa sponsorship.