Job details
Location: HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Monday to Friday core hours with an additional 10 hours outside of the core working week as required
Overview
As a Marine Electrician in our Maritime Services team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across our fleet of vessels, helping ensure safe and reliable operations that support critical defence activities. This shore‑based opportunity allows your expertise to directly contribute to operational readiness and safety, supporting vessels that deliver essential services and providing headroom to grow your skills and career.
What You’ll Do
* Carry out fault finding, defect rectification, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment across the vessel fleet
* Undertake installation work for upgrades and replacement of machinery and electrical components
* Test and calibrate sensors including pressure and temperature equipment
* Interpret technical drawings and work instructions to deliver tasks efficiently and to quality standards
* Ensure tools, spare parts, and equipment are available to support continuous operations
* Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Does this sound like you?
* Experience as a time‑served electrician or electrical technician, ideally within marine, industrial, or power generation environments
* Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
* Knowledge of permit‑to‑work and tag‑out systems
* A proactive, methodical approach to problem‑solving with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Full UK driving licence and ability to meet MOD security clearance criteria
Vetting & Checks
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and formal security clearance (such as CTC or SC). You will also need to complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.
Benefits
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, and donation of pennies to the Serco People Fund Charity
* Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
EEO Statement
At Serco we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussion around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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