Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Location: East London
Rate: £39.29 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month rolling contract

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join a specialist marine engineering team maintaining vessels and associated shoreside infrastructure. This is a hands-on role focused on electrical maintenance, fault finding and ensuring the safe, reliable operation of a busy ferry service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose, fault-find and repair electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain vessel power systems, switchboards and docking infrastructure.
• Support PLC and control system troubleshooting.
• Complete maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 Electrical NVQ (or equivalent).
• Experience working in a marine or maritime electrical environment.
• Strong electrical maintenance, diagnostics and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of marine electrical and electronic power systems.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and risk management.

Desirable

• Electrical Technical Officer (ETO) experience.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DC switchboards, converter drives and marine electrical standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled engineering team supporting a critical transport operation on a long-term rolling contract.

We can only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

For more information or to apply, please contact Marika Powell at ARM.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.