Electro Technical Officer

Electro Technical Officer 

Trinity House

Salary £44,585 pa

Full time • Permanent

Benefits:

• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Learning and Development tailored to your role.
• A Civil Service pension.
• My Lifestyle Membership – exclusive staff discounts on shopping, food & drink, travel & leisure, health & fitness and much more.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to free wellbeing advice and counselling services.

As the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar we deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation such as lighthouses, lightvessels, buoys and radio navigation, ensuring thousands of mariners navigate their way safely around the UK’s busiest waters. Proud of our reputation afforded to us by many centuries of dedication to the nation’s maritime infrastructure, we are a forward-thinking organisation and it is our ability to meet new demands and the changing requirements of the modern mariner that keeps us relevant and effective.

This is a unique role within an equally unique organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of on-board maintenance of electrical systems, electronic and navigational equipment including DP equipment and ocean bed survey equipment, ensuring that all repairs and servicing is carried out to the highest standards. This role offers ample variety including aid to navigation maintenance / trouble shooting – so you must be keen to build your knowledge and skills as you shape the role around your own aspirations. The ability to quickly get to grips with new technology is also important.

Qualified to HND Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering / NVQ Level 3 in Merchant Vessel Engineering or equivalent level, you should also hold the GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate, the Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance Certificate, Approved High Voltage training. A Watch keeping Electro Technical Officer Certificate of Competency (III/6) or Engineer Officers Certificate of Competency (III/I) would be desirable. A valid ENG 1 medical certificate is essential.

If you are interested in this opportunity and keen to develop your skills and experience with Trinity House, please visit our website (www.trinityhouse.co.uk/vacancies) and click on the ‘more details’ button at the bottom of this advert to download the job description and complete the online application form.

Please note that we do not accept CVs, therefore please ensure that you answer each question in the application form as fully as possible

Applications to be received by midnight, Sunday 15 January 2023.

 Interviews to be held on 9 February 2023 at our Harwich office.

As an equal opportunities employer, Trinity House is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, to apply.