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Vessel Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Position: Vessel Electrical Engineer (Shore Based)
Job ID: 1873/1
Location: Liverpool (with travel to Belfast)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: 25+ days holiday, private health insurance (including spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed), 8% employer pension contribution & 8% employee contribution, vehicle provided for business use.
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Position Overview
The Vessel Electrical Engineer (shore-based) will focus on surveys, fault finding, repairs, and installation of vessel electrical systems across operational vessels, from engine room to bridge. You will be the go-to technical expert for electrical works, ensuring operational vessels remain safe, compliant, and fully functional.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Conduct electrical surveys on vessels, including dockings, overhauls, and routine inspections.
• Fault-find, repair, and install vessel electrical systems, covering:
• Engine Controls (Deep Sea, Comap, and various other systems)
• Power Management Systems (PMS)
• Bridge systems including navigation, radar, communication, and other electrical equipment.
• Assist with preparation and execution of pre-docking tests and inspections, including reporting and follow-up actions.
• Organise and manage parts and spares for repairs and installations.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with vessel crew and shore-based management.
• Perform preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response, including occasional weekend/on-call duties.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Ex-Royal Navy or Ex-Merchant Navy – ETO, RFA preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in the marine industry.
• Basic understanding of diesel engines and propulsion system controls & monitoring systems.
• Experience with engine controls and power management systems.
• Competent in fault finding and rectification of electrical and electronic defects.
• Able to carry out electrical work, testing surveys, dockings, overhauls, and other repairs.
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
• Fully proficient with computers and applications.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to travel to Belfast and other locations as required.
Working Hours & Environment
• Monday–Friday standard hours (on tugs in Liverpool/Belfast).
• Some reactive weekend work may be required for broken vessels.
• Team size: reporting directly to Technical Superintendent in Liverpool.
• Role involves breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and reactive work across vessels.
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
• Overtime: Any extra hours worked are compensated with time off in lieu.
• 25+ days holiday.
• Private health insurance (includes spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed).
• Pension: 8% employer, 8% employee.
• Company vehicle provided for business use.
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