Senior Marine Electronics Engineer

Matchtech Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

34 days holiday

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Senior Marine Electronics Engineer to support commercial and offshore vessels across the UK and abroad. You will install, commission, service and maintain marine electronic systems including radar, gyro compass, GPS, and VHF/MF/HF radios.

The role requires fault finding, surveys, and travel, with weekend/out-of-hours work as needed. A driving licence and valid UK work status are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine electronics or maritime engineering.
• Strong knowledge of navigation and communication systems.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, install and commission marine electronics.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain marine electronic, navigation and communication systems.
• Fault finding, repairs and upgrades on vessels and at customer sites.
• Work on radar, gyro compass, GPS, VHF/MF/HF systems and VDR.
• Carry out vessel and radio surveys and VDR testing.
• Produce service reports and technical documentation.
• Travel regularly locally with some UK/overseas travel.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Marine Electronics Engineer to join a well-established marine business supporting commercial and offshore vessels throughout the UK and overseas.

This role will suit a marine electronics professional with strong experience of navigation and communication systems, including radar, gyro compass, GPS, VHF and MF/HF radio systems, who enjoys a varied mix of installation, commissioning, fault finding and survey work.

The Role

• Install, commission, service and maintain marine electronic, navigation and communication systems.
• Undertake fault finding, repairs and upgrades onboard vessels and at customer sites.
• Work on radar, sonar, GPS, ECDIS, gyro compasses, VHF/MF/HF radio systems, VDR and internal communication systems.
• Carry out vessel surveys, radio surveys and VDR performance testing.
• Ensure all installations comply with relevant maritime regulations and international standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers undertaking complex installations, commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Produce service reports and technical documentation.
• Travel regularly throughout the local area, with occasional UK and overseas travel.
• Work outdoors and at height when required.
• Participate in ad-hoc weekend and out-of-hours work.

Requirements

• Proven experience within marine electronics, marine electrical or maritime engineering.
• Strong knowledge of marine navigation and communication systems.
• Experience with radar, gyro compass, GPS, VHF and MF/HF radio equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, install and commission marine electronic systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid passport.
• Right to work in the UK.

Package

• Salary from £46,000 DOE
• Company van provided
• 34 days holiday including public holidays
• Pension: 4% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay:
  • Up to 12 months' service: 1 month
  • 1-3 years' service: 2 months
  • 3+ years' service: 3 months