Marine Electrical Engineer

Forth Ports Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK port operator is seeking a Marine Electrical Engineer to provide vital support across various floating plants. You will be responsible for maintaining navigational systems and ensuring safety compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on sustainability and innovation in port services. Competitive salary and generous benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Health promotion events

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount platform

GymFlex memberships

Qualifications

• Experience with various electrical systems and navigation equipment.
• Ability to conduct maintenance under safety standards.
• Right to work in the UK and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance for vessels' electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with vessel crews regarding maintenance.

Skills

Marine electrical systems experience

12V to 415V circuit knowledge

Ability to support vessel compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Location: Forth Ports Ltd, 100 Ocean Drive

Job Title: Marine Electrical Engineer

Location: Port of Leith/Granton with travel across our Scottish Ports

Compensation: Salary - £40,114, Call Out Allowance - £3,352, Overtime Allowance - £5,444

Hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1700 (we are keen to consider alternative working patterns)

Forth Ports is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic port operator groups, playing a key role in connecting the UK with Europe and beyond. As a multimodal ports owner and operator, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative port-related services. With our recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2032 and Net Zero status by 2042, we are committed to sustainability and driving the expansion of the UK's renewable energy sector, particularly offshore wind. Now is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on this transformative journey towards a greener future

About The Role

In this role as Marine Electrical Engineer, you will provide critical electrical and electronic engineering support across all floating plant within Forth Ports. The focus is on maintaining key navigational and vessel systems — including VHF, AIS, and GPS — to ensure operational reliability and safety. The successful candidate will carry out all maintenance and repair tasks efficiently and promptly, in full compliance with safety procedures and marine standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance programmes for each vessel, including electrical and basic engineering tasks. Respond promptly to breakdowns, work proactively, and demonstrate the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team. Resolve issues efficiently to ensure timely completion of all work.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to the standards required by the MCA and BV, and that all associated records and documentation are kept up to date.
• Ensure the availability of required tools, spare parts, and materials to complete scheduled maintenance and repair tasks effectively.
• Maintain regular and effective communication with vessel crews and service providers to keep them informed of repair progress. Address issues promptly and escalate any unresolved problems to the Marine Engineering Manager – Marine Craft.
• Respond promptly to operational issues both during working hours and when on call outside of normal hours, taking appropriate action to minimise any impact on operations.
• Take full responsibility for ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with Health and Safety regulations, as well as company and departmental policies.
• Report any Health and Safety concerns to the Manager – Marine Craft.
• Assist the Manager – Marine Craft in the investigation of accidents, incidents, and equipment breakdowns, and contribute to appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate departmental records, including attendance, work tasks, and other relevant information.
  
  

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a practical, safety-conscious, and technically skilled individual with strong experience in marine electrical systems. You will need to be comfortable working in a hands-on environment, both independently and as part of a small, responsive team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a calm, methodical approach under pressure and a commitment to ensuring the safe and effective operation of all floating plant across our Scottish Ports.

Flexibility is essential, as there will be a regular requirement to travel in support of our Scottish operations on a weekly basis.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in basic plant engineering and small vessel engineering.
• Comprehensive electrical experience across 12V, 24V, 240V, and 415V systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems, including alternators, starter motors, engine alarm systems, navigation equipment, and all accommodation and lighting circuits on floating plant.
• Experience supporting vessel preparation for surveys and inspections conducted by the MCA or other statutory bodies.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of small boat operations, including propeller, shaft, and bearing removal and replacement, as well as engine removal and installation.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

What Forth Ports Can Offer You

At Forth Ports, our people are our priority, and we are committed to creating a flexible, open, and supportive working culture. As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A defined pension scheme and life assurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Health promotion events and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site free parking
• Attractive Family Friendly Policies
• Employee discount platform offering discounts on UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays
• GymFlex health club memberships
  
  

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced Marine Engineering and looking to continue your career as part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter when submitting your application via the ‘Apply Now’ link.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.

Company Culture

Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience working with marine electrical systems, including 12V to 415V circuits, navigation equipment (VHF, AIS, GPS), and vessel control systems
• Demonstrated ability to support vessel compliance for statutory surveys and inspections (e.g., MCA, BV), with a strong understanding of marine safety standards and documentation requirements
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

Desired Criteria

Closing DateWednesday 13th August, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

Salary£40,114.00 Yearly