Marine Electrician

Location: HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Schedule: Monday to Friday core hours with an additional 10 hours outside of the core working week as required
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Marine Electrician in our Maritime Services team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across our fleet of vessels, helping ensure safe and reliable operations that support critical defence activities.
This is a shore-based opportunity where your expertise directly contributes to operational readiness and safety. Your work will support vessels that deliver essential services, creating a positive impact through reliability, innovation, and care - with real headroom for you to grow your skills and career.
What you'll do as a Marine Electrician
You'll be entrusted to:
Carry out fault finding, defect rectification, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment across the vessel fleet
Undertake installation work for upgrades and replacement of machinery and electrical components
Test and calibrate sensors including pressure and temperature equipment
Interpret technical drawings and work instructions to deliver tasks efficiently and to quality standards
Ensure tools, spare parts, and equipment are available to support continuous operations
Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Does this sound like you?
You'll be a great fit for this role if you have

Experience as a time-served electrician or electrical technician, ideally within marine, industrial, or power generation environments
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
Knowledge of permit to work and tag-out systems
A proactive, methodical approach to problem-solving with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Full UK driving licence and ability to meet MOD security clearance criteria, Disability Confident
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We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What we offer
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.