Electrical Engineer Harbour Authority

About the job

Cardiff Harbour Authority maintenance team was created to maintain the Cardiff Barrage. An Electrical Engineering post has become available as part of the Barrage Engineering Team. The post requires a formal Electrical apprenticeship and a suitable engineering certification (HNC or similar). The role requires a high level of Electrical Engineering knowledge, particularly with regard to hydraulic control. The selected candidate will be expected to be flexible, an excellent team worker and have good communication skills.

You must be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate initiative. Fault finding and problem solving skills are essential. In addition, heavy industry experience is a requirement of the post. Working at height from vessels on or around water and confined spaces, and operation of mobile plant. The role requires full participation in an out-of-hours standby service with attendance on site within an hour.

The successful candidate must be prepared to work outside of normal hours and in all weather conditions. A statutory requirement under the post is to arrive on site and carry out rectifications works within an hour of any major failure being identified. In return, Cardiff Harbour Authority will provide a training package to include the opportunity for further education and development.

This vacancy is suitable for post share. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

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Job Category Harbour Authority

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent