Workshop Electrician

Fugro Head Office; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global geo-data specialist is seeking a Workshop Electrician in Falmouth, UK. The successful candidate will focus on maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems while ensuring safety and quality standards. An Approved Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is essential, along with experience in industrial or marine settings. The role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Electric car scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering, industrial, marine, or workshop environment.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Maintenance experience on electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot marine electrical and control systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely equipment delivery.

Skills

Experience working with electrical systems

Strong understanding of safety procedures

Ability to work independently and in teams

Experience with 3 phase systems and motors/generators

Education

Approved Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 qualification

Job description

Technical and Operations# Workshop ElectricianLocation+ Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom**Job Description****Location: Falmouth (on‑site)** **Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week****Your Role and Responsibilities****Expectations & Deliverables*** Carry out the construction, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance of electrical equipment to a high technical standard.* Prepare equipment for offshore and onshore operations, ensuring safe and reliable performance.* Support the mobilisation and installation of jack‑up barges, offshore drills, and subsea drilling systems as required.* Deliver high‑quality workmanship that aligns with Fugro’s safety, quality, and operational standards.**Responsibilities*** Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot marine electrical systems, low‑voltage distribution systems, safety systems, and control systems.* Collaborate effectively with workshop teams to ensure equipment is delivered on time and in top condition.* Ensure all activities meet Fugro’s safety and quality procedures—safety is central to everything we do.* Participate in global project support when required, including short‑term travel to assist with mobilisation or maintenance activities.* Contribute positively to our continuous improvement culture, helping us innovate and deliver even better results.**What You’ll Need to Thrive in This Role**We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you meet most of these requirements and believe you’d be a great addition to our team, we encourage you to apply.**Essential*** Approved Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Studies).* Experience working with electrical systems in an engineering, industrial, marine, or workshop environment.* Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to safe working practices.* Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.* Experience working with 3 phase systems and motors / generators.* Experience with carrying out maintenance activities on electrical equipment.**Preferred (but not essential)*** City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing).* 18th Edition qualification.* Basic computer literacy for documentation and reporting.* Willingness to travel occasionally to support projects worldwide***Who we are******What we offer***Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.***Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion***At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.**Benefits of joining our team:*** Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.* Competitive salary* Contributory pension scheme* Private medical insurance* Health cash plan* Group life assurance* Group income protection* Electric car scheme* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted gym membership* Discounts platform* The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay* Long service awards* Fugro values awards* Employee referral bonus scheme#LI-EJ1What you could be working onSustainable infrastructure## Sustainable infrastructure solutions: building resilient, green infrastructure for sustainable development**Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:****Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**\*\*.\*\*