Senior Marine Electronics Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Marine Electronics Engineer to join a well-established marine business supporting commercial and offshore vessels throughout the UK and overseas.

This role will suit a marine electronics professional with strong experience of navigation and communication systems, including radar, gyro compass, GPS, VHF and MF/HF radio systems, who enjoys a varied mix of installation, commissioning, fault finding and survey work.

• Install, commission, service and maintain marine electronic, navigation and communication systems.
• Undertake fault finding, repairs and upgrades onboard vessels and at customer sites.
• Work on radar, sonar, GPS, ECDIS, gyro compasses, VHF/MF/HF radio systems, VDR and internal communication systems.
• Carry out vessel surveys, radio surveys and VDR performance testing.
• Ensure all installations comply with relevant maritime regulations and international standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers undertaking complex installations, commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Produce service reports and technical documentation.
• Travel regularly throughout the local area, with occasional UK and overseas travel.
• Work outdoors and at height when required.
• Participate in ad-hoc weekend and out-of-hours work.

• Proven experience within marine electronics, marine electrical or maritime engineering.
• Strong knowledge of marine navigation and communication systems.
• Experience with radar, gyro compass, GPS, VHF and MF/HF radio equipment.
• Ability to diagnose, repair, install and commission marine electronic systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Valid passport.
• Right to work in the UK.

• Salary from -46,000 DOE
• Company van provided
• 34 days holiday including public holidays
• Pension: 4% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
• Occupational Sick Pay:
  • Up to 12 months'' service: 1 month
  • 1-3 years'' service: 2 months
  • 3+ years'' service: 3 months