Marine Electrician

Electrician - Marine & Dockyard Environment

37-40 hours per week

We are recruiting an experienced Electrician on a permanent basis to support a wide range of marine and dockyard engineering projects. This role is ideally suited to an electrician with dockyard, shipyard or heavy industrial experience who is looking for long-term stability, flexibility and varied, technically interesting work.

• Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems on marine vessels and within the dockyard
• Carrying out inspections, fault‑finding and diagnostics to ensure systems are safe, compliant and fully operational
• Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications
• Planning and delivering electrical installations and repairs in line with project requirements
• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and other trades
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards at all times

• Permanent position
• 37-40 hours per week
• Flexible working option available – hours may be completed earlier in the week, allowing additional time off (subject to management approval)
• Overtime available, including weekends and shift work as required

We're looking for an electrician who brings strong marine or industrial experience and a professional, safety‑focused approach.

• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship or vocational qualification (e.g. NVQ Level
  3) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working as an electrician in a dockyard, shipyard or heavy industrial environment
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, maintenance and fault‑finding

• Knowledge of marine electrical systems including wiring, lighting, communications, navigation equipment and power generation
• Experience working on board vessels or within marine engineering facilities

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
  
  High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at height and in outdoor environments

• Work alongside highly experienced marine engineering professionals
• Long‑term career stability within a well‑established UK facility
• Exposure to a wide range of marine repair and engineering projects
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Life cover at 7× basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Due to the nature of some of the work undertaken, this role is subject to security control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and place of birth may limit certain duties. All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment security checks, including Security Check (SC) Clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Further details will be provided during the recruitment process.