At-Sea Electrician Apprentice - SSCV, Growth & Training

V.Ships Offshore Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Private Retirement Plan

Private Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Leave

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Job summary

V.Ships Offshore Recruitment seeks an Assistant Electrician SSCV aboard a crane vessel. You will start your electrical career at sea, receive training from experienced Electricians, and learn to maintain electrical and automation systems while becoming the ship's troubleshooter.

The role includes hands-on work, ongoing courses, and potential progression to Electrician levels, with focus on safety, reporting, and collaboration with technical and marine departments to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Recently obtained Vocational or Bachelor's degree from a Maritime School with a minor in Ship Electronics, or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent reporting skills and a hands-on, flexible mindset.
• Strong learning attitude and curiosity for complex maritime systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical installations and automation systems on board the crane vessels
• Support senior specialists in resolving complex electrical malfunctions
• Participate in periodic testing, upgrades and preventive maintenance
• Collaborate closely with the technical and marine departments to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations
• Continuously develop your technical expertise through dedicated training programmes

Skills

Reporting skills

Hands-on mindset

Learning attitude

English communication

Education

Maritime School degree with Ship Electronics minor

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

V.Ships Offshore Recruitment seeks an Assistant Electrician SSCV aboard a crane vessel. You will start your electrical career at sea, receive training from experienced Electricians, and learn to maintain electrical and automation systems while becoming the ship's troubleshooter.

The role includes hands-on work, ongoing courses, and potential progression to Electrician levels, with focus on safety, reporting, and collaboration with technical and marine departments to ensure safe, efficient