Electrician (Marine)
£38,000 - £41,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Full Marine Based Electrical training
Whitby
Are you a qualified Electrician or similar, looking to break into the marine industry with one of the UK's last remaining shipbuilding companies, offering full industry training, long-term stability, and the opportunity to boost your earnings significantly through regular overtime?
This is a second-generation, family-run company based in Whitby, known for building and refitting high-quality fishing boats and workboats. They're one of the UK's last specialist shipbuilders, combining traditional skills with modern techniques. The owner has a hands-on background and still works closely with the team. It's a friendly, down-to-earth place where people take real pride in what they do.
The company carries out full boat builds, mainly workboats and trawlers, from the ground up. In this role, you'll install and maintain electrical systems onboard vessels, working from diagrams and using standard tools and wiring methods. You'll be part of a skilled team building real, tangible products with purpose. Full training is provided for electricians new to the marine industry.
If you're a qualified electrician or have similar experience and want to break into the marine industry with full training and support, then please apply here.
The Role:
* Install and connect cables, lighting, switchgear and control panels on marine vessels
* Read and follow wiring diagrams and layout drawings
* Test circuits and carry out basic fault finding
* Work safely onboard vessels in a shipyard environment
* Keep your area clean and report any problems to your team leader
* 44 hours per week - Monday to Friday, time and half overtime, double time on Sunday and bank holidays
The Person:
* Marine Electrician or qualified Electrician (18th Edition)
* Full UK driving licence
Keywords: Electrician, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding, Refit, New Build, Wiring, Industrial Electrician, Electrical Fitter, 18th Edition, Full Boat Build, Work Boats, Trawlers, Family Business, Whitby, Scarborough, Redcar, Middlesbrough, Guisborough, Pickering
Reference: BBBH20842A
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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