Electronic Technical Officer

Trinity House; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development: Kongsberg DP

Professional Development: STCW updates

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Job summary

Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, seeks a practical Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) to support its specialist fleet. You will maintain electrical systems, troubleshoot lighting, power distribution and bridge electronics, and assist with the delivery of two new vessels in 2029.

Working across fleet operations, you will ensure readiness, support deck machinery and assist in transitioning to hybrid vessels, with training

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Marine/Electrical/Electronic Eng or equivalent NVQ Level 3.
• CoC: STCW III/6 ETO Certificate of Competency (or Senior ETO CoC).
• Valid ENG1 Medical Certificate.
• Valid UK Passport or UK Work Permit.
• STCW Safety Refresher as per MSN 1860 Section 7.2.
• AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate.
• AMERC Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance (ENEM).
• High Voltage (Management Level) Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot fleet electrical and control systems.
• Carry out repairs to lighting, power distribution, galley equipment, circuits, relays and sensors.
• Maintain, inspect and test electrical systems on offshore Major Aids to Navigation.
• Support buoy operations, deck machinery, cranes and winches with the seamanship team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radar, radio, GMDSS and bridge electronics.
• Contribute to fleet modernization projects and transition support for new hybrid vessels.

Skills

Practical fault-finding

Education

HNC / HND in Marine/Electrical/Electronic Eng

CoC: STCW III/6 ETO (or Senior CoC)

ENG1 Medical Certificate

UK Passport or Work Permit

STCW Safety Refresher

AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance

AMERC ENEM

High Voltage Certificate (Management Level)

DP Maintenance / Kongsberg experience

Job description

Electronic Technical Officer Permanent England and Wales £54,156.00 - 58,751.00 per annum 3 weeks on, 3weeks off
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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514, Trinity House has safeguarded mariners and UK coastal waters for over 500 years. As the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, we operate and maintain lighthouses, lightvessels and offshore buoys, combining maritime expertise with modern technology. We are seeking a practical, hands-on Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) to support Trinity House's specialist fleet and vital navigation service. You will work across Trinity House's specialist fleet, maintaining established electrical systems alongside modern marine technology, while helping ensure smooth operational readiness as two new vessels are delivered in 2029 to replace the current fleet.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Maintain and troubleshoot fleet electrical and control systems.
• Carry out repairs to lighting, power distribution, galley equipment, circuits, relays and sensors.
• Maintain, inspect and test electrical systems on offshore Major Aids to Navigation.
• Support buoy operations, deck machinery, cranes and winches alongside the seamanship team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radar, radio, GMDSS and bridge electronics.
• Opportunity to contribute to fleet modernization projects and transition support for the new hybrid vessels.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• CoC: STCW III/6 ETO Certificate of Competency (or Senior ETO CoC).
• Education: HNC / HND in Marine/Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent NVQ Level 3).
• Certifications: Valid Unrestricted ENG1 Medical Certificate.
• Work Auth: Valid UK Passport holder or valid UK Work Permit.
• STCW Safety Refresher: Valid STCW certificates in line with MSN 1860 Section 7.2.
• Radio & Electronics: AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate & AMERC Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance (ENEM).
• High Voltage: High Voltage (Management Level) Certificate.

Desirable

• DP Maintenance certification or experience, preferably Kongsberg.
• Strong practical fault-finding skills across legacy and modern digital systems.
• New-build, vessel commissioning, shipyard delivery, or integration project experience.
• Experience working with hybrid power systems, modern vessel automation.
• Experience working with seamanship teams or heavy deck machinery.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• Training & Development: Technical and manufacturer training, including Kongsberg DP Maintenance.
• Professional Development: Fully funded STCW updates, medical refreshers and statutory qualifications, with support towards professional engineering registration and career progression.
• Pension: Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contribution.

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