Electrical Technician

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 52,348 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd seeks an experienced Electrical Technician to join a marine engineering team maintaining vessels and shoreside infrastructure on a long‑term rolling contract.

The role is hands-on, focusing on electrical maintenance, fault finding and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of a busy ferry service. You will work with power systems, switchboards and PLC control systems while keeping meticulous maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 Electrical NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experience in marine/maritime electrical environment.
• Strong maintenance, diagnostics and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of marine electrical power systems and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical/electronic systems.
• Maintain vessel power systems, switchboards and docking infrastructure.
• Support PLC and control system troubleshooting.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Strong electrical maintenance

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Electrical safety

Education

Level 2 Electrical NVQ

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Electrical Technician

Location: East London
Rate: £39.29 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month rolling contract

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join a specialist marine engineering team maintaining vessels and associated shoreside infrastructure. This is a hands‑on role focused on electrical maintenance, fault finding and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of a busy ferry service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose, fault‑find and repair electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain vessel power systems, switchboards and docking infrastructure.
• Support PLC and control system troubleshooting.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 Electrical NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a marine or maritime electrical environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance, diagnostics and fault‑finding skills.
• Knowledge of marine electrical and electronic power systems.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and risk management.

Desirable

• Electrical Technical Officer (ETO) experience.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DC switchboards, converter drives and marine electrical standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled engineering team supporting a critical transport operation on a long‑term rolling contract.

We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.