Junior Electrician - Construction vessel

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Private Retirement Plan

Private Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Leave

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Junior Electrician for its construction vessel operations. You will start as an SSCV Assistant Electrician, receive structured training from Level 1 and 2 electricians, and maintain electrical equipment and automation systems aboard the crane vessels.

You will undergo extensive courses to master the systems and progress toward Electrician 2 or higher, while contributing to safe, efficient offshore operations and continuous skill development.

Qualifications

• Recently obtained Maritime School degree with a minor in Ship Electronics or a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills are desirable.
• Willingness to learn and grow into higher electrician roles on offshore vessels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical installations and automation systems on the vessel.
• Support senior electricians in resolving complex malfunctions.
• Participate in testing, upgrades and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with technical and marine departments for safe vessel operations.
• Pursue training programmes to grow technical expertise.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Strong learning attitude

English communication

Education

Maritime school degree (Ship Electronics)

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor)

Job description

Junior Electrician - Construction vessel

Department: Engine

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Description

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.