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 Electricians to come and join our team working 07.00am-17.30pm Monday-Thursday (40 hours per week). Overtime my be available at 1.5 times hourly rate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of Marine Electrician includes the following:

• Fitting all components, enclosers, trunking and tray
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Installing engine electrical 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
• Conducting environmental, operational or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment, and investigating and observing them to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards
• Preparing technical reports for use by engineering, management or sales personnel
• Maintaining records of engineering department activities, including details of equipment maintenance and repairs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Good working knowledge and experience of working with marine electrical and electronic systems
• Knowledge of marine electronic systems such as Raymarine, Garmin and Simrad
• Ability to work with 12/24V DC and 240V AC systems
• 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 or other Can Bus equipment would be useful
• Knowledge of EmpirBus would be useful
• Previous experience of new build and refit projects would be advantageous.

• Fitting all components, enclosers, trunking and tray
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Installing engine electrical 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
• Conducting environmental, operational or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment, and investigating and observing them to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards
• Preparing technical reports for use by engineering, management or sales personnel
• Maintaining records of engineering department activities, including details of equipment maintenance and repairs