A&P Falmouth- Machinist
Home to one of the world's largest natural deep-water harbours, A&P Falmouth's facility is one of the largest ship-repair complexes in the UK.
We are looking for Machinists to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. As a Machinist with us, you'll use a range of machining tools to accurately manufacture ship components and parts.
So, what will you do?

• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and vertical and horizontal boring machines to manufacture ship components and parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to determine machining requirements.
• Machine parts to precise tolerances and specifications using appropriate tools, techniques and materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.

And what are we looking for?

• You'll have experience as a Machinist or in a similar role in a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment or will be eager to learn and be trained to our standards of work.
  
• You'll be able to interpret and understand technical drawings
• You'll have excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detail and a logical, analytical and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to health & safety

Why join us?

• Starting salary circa £33k per annum rising to £35k per annum from April 2025 + overtime and shift premiums
• 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
• Important benefits like your Pension which includes an employer contribution of us to 4% and Life Cover at 7x your basic salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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 security check as part of pre-employment checks. This will include National Security Vetting to Security Check (SC) Clearance level which will include an enhanced DBS check, further information on requirements for SC Clearance can be found here. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc)