Vessel Electrical Engineer

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