Marine Electrician

The SeaKing Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaking Electrical Ltd, a leading provider of marine and industrial electrical systems, is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician (or Industrial Electrician with transferable skills) to join our growing team.

You will work on new vessel builds, refits and electrical installations, performing testing, fault-finding and commissioning on onboard systems and in industrial environments, and you will collaborate with project engineers to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial electrical work.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems onboard vessels and in industrial environments
• Fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on a range of electrical equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Working with armour ed, control, and data cabling systems
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, regulations, and safety procedures
• Collaborating with project engineers and supervisors to meet project deadlines

Skills

Time-served electrician

NVQ Level 3

Electrical testing & commissioning

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About Us:

Seaking Electrical Ltd is a leading electrical engineering company specialising in marine and industrial electrical systems. From new-build vessels and refits to complex control and automation projects, we deliver high-quality electrical solutions across the UK maritime and industrial sectors.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Marine Electrician (or an Industrial Electrician with transferable skills) to join our growing team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of exciting projects, including new vessel builds, refits, and electrical system installations for major clients within the shipbuilding and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems onboard vessels and in industrial environments
• Fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on a range of electrical equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Working with armoured, control, and data cabling systems
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant standards, regulations, and safety procedures
• Collaborating with project engineers and supervisors to meet project deadlines

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Time-served electrician with relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial electrical work
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and testing procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with control systems, switchboards, or automation
• Knowledge of marine standards (Lloyd’s, DNV, etc.)
• Valid ECS or JIB card
• CompEx certification (advantageous but not essential)
• Willingness to travel (advantageous but not essential).

If you’re an experienced Marine or Industrial Electrician looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.