This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with a growing engineering business, working on a wide range of marine vessels, dockyard equipment and electrical systems.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
* Electrical installation, maintenance and repair within a marine dockyard
* Fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical systems and equipment
* Carrying out electrical work within DSEAR controlled and potentially explosive atmospheres, including work on Ex rated equipment and installations
* Testing, inspection and commissioning of electrical installations
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical drawings
* Working on marine vessels, dockside equipment, machinery and associated systems
* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
* Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the required standards
We’re Looking For
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
Demonstrable experience working with electrical equipment within hazardous or potentially explosive environments
Good working knowledge of DSEAR principles, hazardous area controls and ignition source management
Familiarity with Ex rated electrical equipment, associated installation requirements and hazardous area working practices
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Previous marine, dockyard, shipyard, industrial or engineering experience
Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices
Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Desirable
Marine electrical experience
Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, BS 7671
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification, or equivalent
Current CompEx Ex01 to Ex04 certification
Current CompEx Ex05 & Ex06 certification
Previous experience installing, maintaining or inspecting Ex electrical equipment
Experience working within Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas
Experience with motors, drives, control panels and electrical distribution systems
Experience working on vessels or dockyard infrastructure
HV/LV switching or electrical authorisation experience
Confined Space / Working at Height
Relevant marine or industrial safety qualifications
Candidates who do not currently hold CompEx may still be considered, provided they can demonstrate suitable previous hazardous area electrical experience and a sound working knowledge of DSEAR and explosive atmosphere requirements. CompEx training may be provided to suitable candidates as part of their continued development.
Why Join Denholm Industrial Services?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Specialist marine and industrial training
* Long-term career development
* Varied marine and dockyard projects
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment
* Supportive and growing engineering business
If you’re an experienced electrician looking to build a long-term career in the marine and dockyard sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your CV, relevant certifications and a brief summary of your electrical or marine experience to
Salary description
£40000.00 - £70000.00 per year