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Position: Electrical Team Leader

Job ID: 187/160

Location: Southampton

Rate/Salary: £45,750K (core hours 8am to 3:30pm) Overtime available 

Type: Permanent 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Electrical Team Leader

Typically, this person will be an Electrical Team leader ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems on board vessels or marine structures

HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Team Leader:

•   Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of marine electrical systems, including navigation, communication, power distribution, and propulsion systems.

•  Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers and technicians, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion of projects.

•  Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical faults, implementing effective solutions.           

•  Conduct inspections and prepare detailed technical reports and maintenance logs.           

Qualifications and requirement for the Electrical Team Leader:

•Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or equivalent qualification.

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Proven experience in marine electrical systems and leadership roles.

•Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, including AC/DC, PLCs, and automation technologies.

•Familiarity with industry standards (IMO, SOLAS, ISM) and electrical codes (e.g., IEC 60092).

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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

•Strong communication and team management skills.

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Proficiency in using diagnostic and electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)     

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role

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