Industrial Electrician – Shipyard

Location:  Birkenhead, CH41 9BP
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Expected duration: Approximately 7–8 weeks, likely until Christmas
Pay: Basic (21.51/hr) Nights (32.27.hr) Overtime 1 (32.27) Overtime 2 (43.02)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a qualified, time-served Electrician to support ship repair operations at a busy Birkenhead shipyard.

You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, relocating and removing temporary electrical equipment, primarily temporary lighting and power distribution systems on board vessels and around the shipyard.

The work is expected to run for approximately 7–8 weeks, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity for the right candidate, depending on workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, relocate and remove temporary lighting and power distribution systems on vessels and throughout the shipyard.

• Carry out three-phase electrical work and some single-phase 110V work.

• Connect, test and inspect temporary electrical equipment.

• Identify and respond to electrical faults.

• Run, route and secure cables safely around vessels and work areas.

• Follow permit-to-work, isolation and site safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and report hazards or defects.

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Electrician or equivalent recognised qualification.

• Industrial or marine electrical experience.

• Experience with temporary power and lighting installations.

• Knowledge and experience of three-phase and 110V electrical systems.

• 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.

• Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.

• Reliable attendance and a professional approach.

Desirable Experience

• Previous shipyard, shipbuilding or marine engineering experience.

• Construction, offshore or heavy industrial site experience.

• Confined-space training.

• Working-at-height certification.

• Own hand tools and PPE.

Working Environment

This is a ship-repair environment. Work will often take place inside vessel hulls and tanks, where conditions can be dark, cramped, damp and noisy.

Candidates must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at height and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role is physically demanding and involves climbing ladders and carrying electrical cables and equipment.

Pay and Contract Details

• Standard electrician trade rate.

• Temporary, ongoing contract.

• Approximately 7–8 weeks of work, likely until Christmas.

• Potential for an extension for the right candidate.

• Shipyard induction and any required safety training must be completed before starting.

Interested?

Please send your up-to-date CV for consideration. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role, pay and availability.

CVs to be submitted to the recruitment team.