Shipboard Electrician – Marine Electrical Systems Expert

HSB Technical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HSB Technical Ltd is recruiting for an Electrician on a 12-month contract in Scotstoun, Glasgow with duties across ship electrical systems. You will install cables, cabinets, transformers, and perform testing to ensure safe, reliable ship performance.

The ideal candidate has marine electrical experience or large-scale industrial background, reads fabrication drawings, and holds relevant trade papers or apprenticeship completion. SHE regs awareness is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a marine electrician or large-scale industrial background.
• Good knowledge of electrical trade practices and installation processes.
• Ability to read fabrication and installation drawings.
• Trade papers or apprenticeship completion required.
• Understanding of SHE regulations and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install cables and electrical systems on ships.
• Perform cable reeving, terminations and testing.
• Fabricate, assemble and install electrical parts on ships.
• Use hand and mechanical tools for fabrication tasks.
• Coach apprentices and junior colleagues.

Skills

Marine electrician experience

Electrical installation

Reading fabrication drawings

HSE awareness

Education

Trade papers or apprenticeship completion

Job description

HSB Technical Ltd is recruiting for an Electrician on a 12-month contract in Scotstoun, Glasgow with duties across ship electrical systems. You will install cables, cabinets, transformers, and perform testing to ensure safe, reliable ship performance.

The ideal candidate has marine electrical experience or large-scale industrial background, reads fabrication drawings, and holds relevant trade papers or apprenticeship completion. SHE regs awareness is essential.