Marine electrician

Pembroke
3 days ago
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Job title: Marine Electrician

Location: Pembroke

Shift: Day shift Monday – Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.15pm

Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour dependant on experience

Overtime rates available and weekend overtime available

Ristara Engineering is working in partnership with a renowned marine company who have been designing and building workboats for over 30 years in South West Wales specifying in pilot boats, patrol boats, work boats and wind farm support vessels. They are renowned for their quality workmanship and extensive marine knowledge offering new boat builds, refits, maintenance and repair.

Due to an opening for a marine electrician to join there already established team, they will require and experienced electrician for the site in Pembroke docks. You will have a proven track record as an experienced Electrician with recognized apprenticeship/ qualification and gained experience within the industry.

What skills are required for the Marine Electrician role?

  • Experience working onboard vessels

  • Experience working on installing electrical equipment, testing and commissioning of all electrics

  • Able to work from 24 vault and 240 vault

  • Support completion and sign off for snagging lists and final boat testing

  • Knowledge of AC/DC systems and up to date with new technologies

  • Able to work from manuals and complex drawings

  • Relevant qualification or Time Served experience

  • Flexibility is essential due to the nature of the business

    What benefits we offer for the Marine Electrician role?

    Competitive salary
    Competitive overtime rates
    On-site parking

    How to apply for the Marine Electrician role?

    Please submit your most up-to-date CV to naomi .lawry @ ristara .co .uk or call our office for an informal chat on how we can find you your dream move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi

    About us

    Ristara Engineering is a dedicated bespoke talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious and high profile Engineering companies, operating in advanced, precision engineering within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
    We’ll offer expert support and advice throughout the process giving you a streamlined stress-free transition into your next role

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