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Position: Vessel Electrical Engineer (Shore Based)
Job ID: 1873/1
Location: Liverpool (with travel to Belfast)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: 25+ days holiday, private health insurance (including spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed), 8% employer pension contribution & 8% employee contribution, vehicle provided for business use.
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Position Overview
The Vessel Electrical Engineer (shore-based) will focus on surveys, fault finding, repairs, and installation of vessel electrical systems across operational vessels, from engine room to bridge. You will be the go-to technical expert for electrical works, ensuring operational vessels remain safe, compliant, and fully functional.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
•   Conduct electrical surveys on vessels, including dockings, overhauls, and routine inspections.
•   Fault-find, repair, and install vessel electrical systems, covering:
•   Engine Controls (Deep Sea, Comap, and various other systems)
•   Power Management Systems (PMS)
•   Bridge systems including navigation, radar, communication, and other electrical equipment.
•   Assist with preparation and execution of pre-docking tests and inspections, including reporting and follow-up actions.
•   Organise and manage parts and spares for repairs and installations.
•   Maintain clear and effective communication with vessel crew and shore-based management.
•   Perform preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown response, including occasional weekend/on-call duties.
Qualifications & Requirements
•   Ex-Royal Navy or Ex-Merchant Navy – ETO, RFA preferred.
•   Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in the marine industry.
•   Basic understanding of diesel engines and propulsion system controls & monitoring systems.
•   Experience with engine controls and power management systems.
•   Competent in fault finding and rectification of electrical and electronic defects.
•   Able to carry out electrical work, testing surveys, dockings, overhauls, and other repairs.
•   Excellent command of English, both oral and written.
•   Fully proficient with computers and applications.
•   Full clean UK Driving Licence.
•   Flexibility to travel to Belfast and other locations as required.
Working Hours & Environment
•   Monday–Friday standard hours (on tugs in Liverpool/Belfast).
•   Some reactive weekend work may be required for broken vessels.
•   Team size: reporting directly to Technical Superintendent in Liverpool.
•   Role involves breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and reactive work across vessels.
Compensation & Benefits
•   Salary: £40,000–£45,000 DOEÂ
•   Overtime: Any extra hours worked are compensated with time off in lieu.
•   25+ days holiday.
•   Private health insurance (includes spouse and children under 18, accepting all pre-existing conditions, taxed).
•   Pension: 8% employer, 8% employee.
•   Company vehicle provided for business use.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
