Trainee Engineers / Fitters

A&P Falmouth- Trainee Engineers / Fitters

Do you have an interest in engineering and are you keen to develop your skills and a career in this field? If so, we may have the opportunity for you.

We are looking for Trainee Fitters to join our team on a full-time basis. You'll receive hands-on, on-the-job training from experienced professionals, learning essential engineering skills whilst working on a range of marine projects.

So, what will you do?

• Learn how to assemble, fit and maintain mechanical components and machinery on ships

• Support and learn from experience engineers
• Learn how to carry out maintenance and repairs on various vessels
• Assist in the overhaul, repair, renew or modification of vessel's main engines, generators, compressors and more

• Follow technical drawings and engineering instructions
• Use a range of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards

And what are we looking for?

• You'll have a keen interest in mechanical and engineering work
• You'll have strong attention to detail and great problem-solving skills.
• You'll be keen to learn and develop your skills.
• You'll be absolutely committed to ensuring health and safety in your work, we all work safe and go home safe.
• You'll demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Why join us?

• This is an opportunity to work with and learn from a team of experts from the marine engineering industry with excellent opportunities for career growth and progression across the business

• Benefits including:
  • Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 4% pension contribution and a generous death in service benefit
  • Life cover at 7X your basic salary
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for A&P are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

All successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and attain Security Check (SC) Clearance as part of pre-employment checks, further information on this can be found here.