Junior Marine Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Whitby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run company in Whitby is seeking a Junior Marine Electrician to join their skilled team. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical systems on marine vessels with full training provided for those new to the industry. Candidates should be qualified electricians or have similar experience, and a full UK driving licence is required. The company is renowned for building high-quality fishing boats and offers a friendly, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Marine Electrician or qualified Electrician (18th Edition) required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Wiring

Fault finding

Job description

Job Description

Junior Marine Electrician

£38,000 - £41,000 + Enhanced Overtime + Training

Whitby

Are you a qualified Electrician or similar, looking to move into the marine industry with full training and support?

This is a second-, 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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