Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer in Penzance

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our field operations team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the UK’s vital maritime safety assets while working alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and maritime professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Maintenance – Responsible for carrying out technical tasks in support to the Field Operations team traveling to many seaside and offshore locations working on Navigation Aids and support systems at lighthouses, cottages and associated buildings and structures.
• Carry out inspections and maintenance regimes – Ensure the Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) is kept up to date and used to plan upcoming works with the team.
• Manage records, supplies and stores – Report necessary works, use MMIS to document inspection results and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies required on‑station.
• Site supervision and installation works – Once at a competent level within the team you will be responsible for supervising on‑site installations of new equipment and technology, organising other team members and contractors work and carrying out technical tasks in support of the team.
• Work with helicopters, large ships and local boats – Plan travel onboard and work alongside these assets.
• Travel and explore – Visit rugged coastal sites to isolated offshore lighthouses, with extended time away from home as a key aspect of this role, compensated accordingly.
• Gain valuable training and qualifications in a wide variety of engineering, maritime operations and health & safety disciplines.

What We Offer

• Generous expenses policy covering food and accommodation while working away.
• Additional payments for overnight stays at lighthouses.
• Significant overtime opportunities, allowing you to increase your earnings considerably.
• All required tools, uniform and training provided, ensuring you can carry out your work safely and comfortably.
• Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an exceptional 28.9% employer pension contribution.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, cycle‑to‑work scheme, annual bonus scheme, and access to benefits and discounts for healthcare, shopping, and leisure.
• Be part of a historic maritime institution, joining a small cohort of specialists who live and work on offshore lighthouses.
• Contribute to maritime safety, maintaining some of the UK’s most important navigation aids.

Skills and Experience

• A good level of experience in a technical maintenance/installation role.
• Experienced in the maintenance of PLC based control systems.
• An appropriate level of practical training as provided by a craft apprenticeship.
• Expansive knowledge of electronic fault finding to component level.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and Electricity at Work regulations desirable.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant electronic based discipline or suitable experience.
• Full driving licence.

We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement evidencing how you meet the role requirements.