Marine Electrician

The SeaKing Group; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaking Electrical Ltd in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Marine Electrician (or Industrial Electrician with transferable skills) to join our growing team. You 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 requirements include time-served qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial electrical work,

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial electrical work.
• Knowledge of marine standards (Lloyd’s, DNV, etc.).
• Valid ECS or JIB card.

Responsibilities

• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems onboard vessels and in industrial environments.
• Fault-finding, repairs, and maintenance on 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.

Skills

Marine/industrial electrical work

Time served electrician

Reading electrical diagrams

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ECS card

JIB card

Job description

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
• 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
• 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.