Electrical Superintendent

Carnival Corporation & plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to join their Maritime Department. This full-time role involves providing crucial electrical and electronic expertise to maintain safety and compliance across a modern fleet of cruise ships. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have sea-going experience, particularly in the marine industry. This position offers hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and numerous benefits including employee discounts, bonuses, and extensive learning opportunities. Join a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your skills can shine and contribute to extraordinary travel experiences.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruises

Annual Bonus

Car Allowance

Learning Opportunities

Minimum 25 Days Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing Programs

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical or electronic engineer with sea-going experience.
• Knowledge of SOLAS, Class Rules, and statutory legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical expertise and support to the CUK fleet.
• Collaborate with ship staff and stakeholders to prioritize requirements.
• Apply operational risk management to ensure equipment reliability.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Operational Risk Management

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Discipline

Electro-Technical CoC

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Superintendent to join our Maritime Department.

With a modern fleet of 11 complex cruise ships equipped with state-of-the-art electrical systems, this role is crucial for maintaining safety, compliance, and readiness to meet itineraries.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. Providing electrical and electronic expertise and operational support to the CUK fleet, working within the Fleet Technical Operations team.
2. Collaborating with ship staff, Ship Managers, and stakeholders to prioritize requirements, ensuring high availability and supporting asset management strategies.
3. Applying operational risk management to ensure equipment availability and reliability, managing obsolescence, and working with manufacturers for upgrades.
4. Supporting systems such as HV Generation and Distribution, Conversion, Electrical Propulsion, Automation, Monitoring, CCTV, Navigation, and Safety systems onboard vessels.

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates possess both technical skills and a passion for the maritime industry, with professional certifications forming the foundation of their role.

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. Qualified electrical or electronic engineer with sea-going experience in the marine industry, preferably in cruise or passenger vessels. Knowledge of SOLAS, Class Rules, and statutory legislation is essential.
2. Degree or equivalent in Electrical discipline; Electro-Technical CoC is preferred.

About You

You thrive in collaborative environments, with a keen eye for detail. Qualifications are just the beginning; we seek team members eager to learn, grow, and contribute.

• Personal Qualities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Customer-focused and adaptable to operational demands
• Capable of working under pressure and tight deadlines
• Effective communicator at all organizational levels both onboard and ashore

Why Join Us?

This full-time, permanent role (CUK07) offers hybrid working with up to two days from home, within our internal structure ranging from CUK15 to CUK1.

We provide a dynamic, inclusive workplace with competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Employee Discounted Cruises and Friends & Family offers
• Annual bonus, car allowance, and extensive learning opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading
• Employee networks, wellbeing programs, recognition schemes, pension, private medical insurance, and more

Application Note:

We encourage prompt applications as roles may close early due to high interest. Apply today to explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities.

Recruitment Journey

Visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney for more information.

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This is a full-time role based at Carnival House, not hybrid aside from work-from-home policy.

About Us

Holidays are among life's greatest pleasures. Cruising offers unique relaxation, exploration, and adventure. Carnival UK, part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, proudly operates iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and memories for over 350 years. We aim to be Travel’s Employer of Choice by supporting safe, sustainable, and inclusive operations, and by creating extraordinary travel experiences for our customers.