Junior Electrician - Construction vessel

V.Ships Offshore Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Private Retirement Plan

Private Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Leave

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Job summary

V.Ships Offshore Recruitment seeks an Assistant Electrician SSCV aboard a crane vessel. You will start your electrical career at sea, receive training from experienced Electricians, and learn to maintain electrical and automation systems while becoming the ship's troubleshooter.

The role includes hands-on work, ongoing courses, and potential progression to Electrician levels, with focus on safety, reporting, and collaboration with technical and marine departments to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Recently obtained Vocational or Bachelor's degree from a Maritime School with a minor in Ship Electronics, or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent reporting skills and a hands-on, flexible mindset.
• Strong learning attitude and curiosity for complex maritime systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Certificate of Competency (CoC) not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical installations and automation systems on board the crane vessels
• Support senior specialists in resolving complex electrical malfunctions
• Participate in periodic testing, upgrades and preventive maintenance
• Collaborate closely with the technical and marine departments to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations
• Continuously develop your technical expertise through dedicated training programmes

Skills

Reporting skills

Hands-on mindset

Learning attitude

English communication

Education

Maritime School degree with Ship Electronics minor

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Department: Engine

Location: Shipboard

Vessel Information

Type: Construction vessel

Gross Tonnage: 75374

Dead Weight: 59404

Built Year: 1978

Flag: PAN

Engine Maker: MAN

Tentative Joining Date: 15 December 2026

The Role

As Assistant Electrician SSCV, you will kickstart your electrical career at sea. You'll be trained and guided by experienced Electricians SSCV (Level 1 and 2) to maintain the electrical equipment and automation systems on board this state-of-the‑art crane vessels, and to detect and repair malfunctions. You'll become the ship's go‑to troubleshooter for a range of electrical challenges.

You will receive plenty of training sessions and courses to help you master the complex systems and keep your knowledge up to date, enabling you to grow into an Electrician 2, 1, or maybe even beyond.

What You Will Be Working On

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical installations and automation systems on boar the crane vessels
• Support senior specialists in resolving complex electrical malfunctions
• Participate in periodic testing, upgrades and preventive maintenance
• Collaborate closely with the technical and marine departments to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations
• Continuously develop your technical expertise through dedicated training programmes

Key Ingredients for Success

• Recently obtained Vocational or Bachelor's degree from a Maritime School with a minor in Ship Electronics, or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent reporting skills and a hands‑on, flexible mindset.
• A strong learning attitude and curiosity for complex maritime systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• A proactive and safety‑conscious work approach.
• A Certificate of Competency (CoC) is not required for this position.

Your Future Crew and Workplace

The electrical installations on board the crane vessels appeal to the imagination — from generators that deliver a combined 96,000 kW (enough to power a city) to the complexity of the Dynamic Positioning systems, which use GPS and multiple 5,500 kW thrusters rotating 360 degrees.

On the SSCVs, the electrical systems keep the entire vessel running safely and efficiently. Onboard, the Electrical Department has a clear structure to ensure smooth offshore operations and seamless technical support across all systems.

Benefits

• Fixed contract type, Retention Bonus, Private Retirement Plan, Private Life Insurance, Sick Pay, Leave, Maternity / Paternity Leave.

Data Protection Overview

Note: V.Group does not charge a Recruitment / Sign‑on Fee for employment. This applies to seafarer and shore based opportunities