Assistant Electrician

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 364,000 - 655,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Meals onboard

Medical coverage

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Crew Life At Sea Ltd. and our cruise line partner seek an Assistant Electrician for international onboard placement. You will support the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems across hotel and engine areas.

This hands-on role offers onboard accommodation, meals, medical cover, and opportunities to train within the Electro-Technical department while sailing worldwide. Candidates should have a professional electrical qualification and LV distribution knowledge, with

Qualifications

• Completed professional electrical qualification.
• Experience with electrical maintenance and installations.
• Knowledge of LV distribution systems.
• Proactive work ethic and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• English fluency (B1 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in hotel and engine areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Inspect and replace lamps, light fixtures, and related hardware.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of elevators and public area systems.
• Maintain and report electrical stock and support inventory counts.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISM, HESS, etc.).
• Participate in planned maintenance system (PMS) tasks and report outcomes.
• Keep electrical workspaces and equipment organized and clean.
• Actively contribute to shipboard health and safety culture and procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical installations

LV distribution systems

Proactive work ethic

English B1+

Education

Professional electrical qualification

Job description

Position: Assistant Electrician
Location: International placement onboard a cruise line

Crew Life At Sea recruiting Assistant Electricians on behalf of one of our cruise line partners. This hands-on role supports the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems across the ships hotel and engine areas.

This opportunity allows candidates to gain valuable international work experience in a fast-paced technical environment. All placements through Crew Life At Sea are direct hires -no recruitment or placement fees are charged to applicants.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in hotel and engine areas

• Perform routine maintenance on low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems

• Inspect and replace lamps, light fixtures, and related hardware

• Assist in the maintenance and repair of elevators and public area systems

• Maintain and report electrical stock and support inventory counts

• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISM, HESS, etc.)

• Participate in planned maintenance system (PMS) tasks and report outcomes to superiors

• Keep electrical workspaces and equipment organized and clean

• Actively contribute to shipboard health and safety culture and procedures
  

What You Can Expect:

• Monthly salary paid in USD

• Free accommodation and meals onboard

• Full onboard medical coverage during contract period

• Ongoing training opportunities within the Electro-Technical department

• Global work environment with potential for career advancement

• Full support through onboarding, travel, and documentation process

Who We're Looking For:

• Completed professional electrical qualification

• Experience with electrical maintenance and installations

• Knowledge of LV distribution systems and troubleshooting electrical systems

• Proactive work ethic and ability to work under minimal supervision

• English fluency (B1 level or higher required)

• Ability to comply with maritime safety, environmental, and quality standards

Important to Know:

Selected candidates will be guided through cruise line onboarding and compliance requirements. Crew Life At Sea never charges applicants any fees during the hiring or placement process.