Buoy Yard Electrical Technician

The Corporation; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime organization in the UK is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician for buoy yard operations. This role involves building, commissioning, and maintaining buoyage systems while ensuring safe operations. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical discipline and experience in electrical control systems. Attractive benefits include a civil service pension scheme, overtime opportunities, and training support, making it a rewarding position in a vital maritime infrastructure.

Benefits

Membership in civil service pension scheme

Expenses for food and accommodation

Opportunity to earn overtime

All required tools and uniform provided

Generous annual leave and bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Varied and challenging role

Qualifications

• Proactive and skilled technician for buoy yard operations.
• Experience with electrical and electronic systems maintenance.
• Willing to train to 18th edition wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build, commission, repair and test buoyage equipment.
• Supervise staff, deputise for Team Leader, train apprentices.
• Conduct depot electrical maintenance across various systems.

Skills

Maintaining electrical and electronic control systems

Practical experience within installation environments

Good IT skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical discipline

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and skilled technician to support safe, efficient and well‑organised buoy yard operations. In this role, you will build, commission, repair and test buoyage equipment to Trinity House standards and IEE regulations, as well as inspect, service and deliver small electrical and mechanical projects across the depot and estate. You will diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems down to board and component level and operate plant and equipment safely, including testing and validating received goods. We are seeking someone who can supervise staff and contractors, deputise for the Team Leader when needed, and play an active role in training and mentoring apprentices and other team members. If you are organised, technically capable and motivated to contribute to a critical marine safety operation, we'd like to hear from you.

Opportunities

If you enjoy practical, problem‑solving work and want a role that takes you beyond the workshop, this is your opportunity to thrive. Based at our Harwich Depot, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Technician to play a key role in the maintenance, construction and commissioning of buoyage systems. Working closely with the Buoy Yard Team Supervisor, you will be responsible for building, inspecting, testing and repairing complex buoy designs, telemetry systems and associated control equipment, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of aids to navigation. The role also includes wider depot electrical maintenance across plant, utility systems and equipment, as well as occasional work across the estate. You will be required to work at height, in confined spaces, and undertake UK travel where necessary.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical discipline or relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of maintaining electrical and electronic control systems
• Practical experience within installation environments
• Good IT skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports
• Willing to train to 18th edition wiring regulations
• Experience with remote monitoring and control systems (desirable)

Company

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

Benefits

• Membership in the civil service pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Expenses policy covering food and accommodation when working away
• Opportunity to earn overtime
• All required tools, uniform and training provided to ensure safe and comfortable working
• Generous annual leave, cycle‑to‑work scheme, annual bonus scheme and leisure benefits
• A varied, technically challenging role in a unique operational environment
• The chance to contribute directly to the safety and reliability of vital maritime infrastructure