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Position
* 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.
* 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.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role
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