Vessel Electrical Engineer

Liverpool
2 weeks ago
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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.

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy, and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a full list of our vacancies.

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 DOE 

•    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

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