Marine Electrician

Are you our new Marine Electrician?
Do you want to come and work with an award-winning Boat building company? With 25 years’
experience of building beautiful bespoke motor launches, sailing yachts and superyacht tenders for a
discerning clientele, we are a family-run business, a reputable brand and a growing company that is
globally respected in the boatbuilding industry.
Working at Cockwells is a career; a life choice, not just a job. You become part of a family –proud of
what we achieve as a team.
We now require a full-time, fully-qualified and experienced Marine Electrician. There are positions
available for all levels of experience.
Could that be you?
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.

Location
The usual place of work for this role is the Mylor Creek Boatyard. There may be a need to travel, at
times.
Salary
A competitive and negotiable hourly rate of £10 to £15, dependent on experience.
Benefits
Free parking, company pension scheme and uniform.
Interviews
Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received.
How to apply
Please submit a covering letter explaining why you would like to join us and why your skills and
experience are a suitable match for this role, together with your CV, to info@cockwells.co.uk
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.