Buoy Yard Electrical Technician
Permanent
Harwich
£30,505.00 - 34,317.00 per annum
37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

Ifyou enjoy practical, problem-solving work and want a role that takes you beyondthe workshop, this is your opportunity to thrive.
Basedat our Harwich Depot, we are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedElectrical Technician to play a key role in the maintenance, construction andcommissioning of buoyage systems. Working closely with the Buoy Yard TeamSupervisor, you will be responsible for building, inspecting, testing andrepairing complex buoy designs, telemetry systems and associated controlequipment, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of aids to navigation.
Therole also includes wider depot electrical maintenance across plant, utilitysystems and equipment, as well as occasional work across the estate. You willbe required to work at height, in confined spaces, and undertake UK travelwhere necessary.

WHAT WILL YOU DO
Weare looking for a proactive and skilled technician to support safe, efficientand well-organised buoy yard operations. In this role, you will build,commission, repair and test buoyage equipment to Trinity House standards andIEE regulations, as well as inspect, service and deliver small electrical andmechanical projects across the depot and estate. You will diagnose and repairelectrical and electronic systems down to board and component level and operateplant and equipment safely, including testing and validating received goods.
Weare seeking someone who can supervise staff and contractors, deputise for the TeamLeader when needed, and play an active role in training and mentoringapprentices and other team members. If you are organised, technically capableand motivated to contribute to a critical marine safety operation, we'd like tohear from you.

WHAT DO WE OFFER
• Membership in the Civil Service PensionScheme with a generous employer contribution;
• Expenses policy covering food andaccommodation when working away;
• Opportunity to earn overtime;
• All required tools, uniform and trainingprovided to ensure safe and comfortable working;
• Generous annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme,annual bonus scheme and leisure benefits;
• A varied, technically challenging role in aunique operational environment;
• The chance to contribute directly to thesafety and reliability of vital maritime infrastructure.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical discipline orrelevant experience
- Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of maintaining electrical andelectronic control systems
- Practical experience within installation environments.
- Good IT skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports
- willing to train to 18th edition wiring regulations.
-Experience with remote monitoring and control systems (desirable).

Interview - 4th February 2026

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We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we lookforward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusiveenvironment.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application process, by submitting your CV along with a supporting statement, evidencing how you meet the role requirements.