Electrical (Shift) Technician

Morson Edge; Southampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension 3%/5%

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts & cashback

In-house training academy

Job summary

Morson Edge in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Shift Technician to support our expanding cruise function at Southampton Port. You will perform weekly pre-work checks and assist the day maintenance team.

A mixed electrical/mechanical background, UK driving licence and the ability to work at heights are preferred. 21‑day rotating shifts include early and late starts, with pension, private healthcare, EAP, discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Ability to work at heights.
• 17th or 18th Edition desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weekly pre-work checks of cruise and operational assets.
• Berth prepping for cruise operations, including fender, passenger boarding bridge & gangway positioning, including pre-user checks.
• Assisting the day maintenance team / other departments as business requirements allow and is required.
• Reactive maintenance port wide on assets which contribute to the smooth running of Southampton Port.
• Arrival / Departure operations of cruise ships calling to Southampton entailing the installation of passenger boarding bridges, Crew gangways, Water supply.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Valid UK driving licence

Work at heights

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Primarily due to an increase in their expanding cruise function, our client has an immediate requirement for an additional Electrical Shift Technician.

If you have a passion for technical challenges and a drive to support cutting-edge operations, we may have just the role for you.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Weekly pre-work checks of cruise and operational assets.
• Berth prepping for the cruise operations, including fender, passenger boarding bridge & gangway positioning, including pre-user checks. Terminal walkthroughs checking the facilities.
• Assisting the day maintenance team / other departments as business requirements allow and is required.
• Reactive maintenance port wide on assets which contribute to the smooth running of Southampton Port.
• Arrival / Departure operations of cruise ships calling to Southampton entailing the installation of passenger boarding bridges, Crew gangways, Water supply. Throughout the call the shift team liaise with the terminal liaison officer on a reactive basis to attend breakdowns / failures.

Skills and Experience:

• Mixed electrical and mechanical role, with a preference for electrical experience.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Ability to work at heights.
• NVQ Level 3 in an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
• 17th or 18th Edition certification not necessary but would be desirable.

Shift Pattern

The role works on 21-day rotating shift pattern, which includes early and late start and finishing times, as well as weekend work. The early shift starts at 4:30 AM and ends at 1:30 PM, while the late shift begins at 1:15 PM and concludes at 10:15 PM.

In addition to a competitive salary, the position also offers a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to an Employee Assistance Program and a wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. The offer also includes an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy, which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.