Electrician in Plymouth

Ready to impact a better future? As an Electrician in our Devonport Technical Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing the electrical machinery that keeps our vessels operating safely and reliably. Through your work, you’ll help ensure essential marine services continue to support communities and deliver positive impact every day. You’ll be part of a skilled maintenance team responsible for keeping our fleet running efficiently. Your work will directly contribute to safe vessel operations, reduced downtime, and the assurance that essential maritime services are available where and when they’re needed. Every task you complete helps create a safer, more resilient future.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, defect rectification, and maintenance across a range of electrical plant and apparatus on our fleet of vessels.
• Diagnose and repair generators, AC and DC motors, pumps, control circuits, breakers, and switchgear, including complex systems and synchronising arrangements.
• Overhaul and install electrical equipment across distribution, control, navigation, and communication systems.
• Calibrate and set up sensors for pressure, temperature, and other associated equipment.
• Ensure spare parts, equipment, and tooling are available, maintained, and calibrated to support continuous operation.
• Maintain accurate records, follow statutory regulations, and work safely under permit-to-work and tag-out systems.

Qualifications

• SC cleared or have no issues obtaining one.
• Time-served electrical experience, ideally gained in a marine, industrial plant, or power-generation environment.
• The ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, with wider understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical systems desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a methodical, logical approach and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with PLC systems, generator fault finding, and ideally engine diagnostics (CAT engine experience desirable).

Security, health and eligibility

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. Depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

Benefits

• Holidays: Competitive holiday package.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
• Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.