Marine Electrical Installations Limited
Electrician / Marine & Industrial Electrical Technician
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Electrician / Marine & Industrial Electrical Technician
Location: Kirkintilloch, Scotland
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Join the MEI Engineering Team
At MEI, we are looking for an experienced, multi-skilled electrician with strong capabilities in both electrical installation and advanced fault-finding to join our growing engineering team.
This is a hands-on, technically varied role working across marine and industrial projects, where you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical installations, as well as diagnosing and resolving complex electrical faults across a wide range of systems, including motors, drives, and control systems.
Our work spans:
- Small workboats
- Commercial vessels
- Offshore assets
- BESS sites
- Industrial facilities
across the UK and internationally. We are therefore seeking someone confident working in demanding environments, capable of working independently, and committed to delivering high standards of workmanship from installation through to commissioning and fault resolution.
MEI is proud to be an Employee-Owned business, meaning our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our employee ownership model reflects our commitment to:
- Long-term stability
- Collaboration
- Shared success
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out:
- Electrical installation
- Maintenance
- Fault finding
- Repair work
across a variety of marine and industrial environments. This role requires a balance of installation capability and diagnostic skills, working both in the workshop and on client sites, supporting projects from initial installation through to commissioning and troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out:
- Electrical installation
- Maintenance
- Repair work on marine and industrial systems
- Install:
- Wiring systems
- Control panels
- Distribution boards
- Motors
- Associated electrical equipment
- Perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics across electrical systems
- Work with:
- Motors
- Motor control systems
- Drives (VSDs/inverters)
- Control systems
- Read and interpret:
- Electrical drawings
- Schematics
- Technical documentation
- Conduct:
- Testing
- Inspection
- Commissioning of electrical systems
- Support project engineers and installation teams to ensure high-quality delivery
- Undertake:
- Onsite installation
- Service work at UK and international project locations, when required
- Ensure all work is completed in line with:
- Health & Safety regulations
- Company procedures
- Maintain:
- Accurate documentation
- Assist with project reporting where required
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About You
We are looking for an experienced electrician who is confident in both installation work and fault finding across complex electrical systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently in challenging environments and capable of delivering high-quality workmanship across varied project scopes.
Experience Required:
Experience in fault finding and installation work across:
- Electrical installation and system build work
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Motors and motor control systems
- Generator and engine control systems
- Control systems and industrial/marine automation
- Power distribution and general electrical systems
Experience in marine electrical installations is highly preferred, however strong industrial or commercial electricians will also be considered.
Specific Requirements:
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You should have:
- A recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- An ECS Electrician Card (or ability to obtain)
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Electrical installation
- Fault finding
- Ability to:
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Understand:
- Electrical systems
- Controls
- Safe working practices
- Confidence in working:
- Independently
- As part of a team
- Strong:
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- A proactive, flexible, solution-focused approach
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to undertake:
- Site-based travel
- Both local and international assignments
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- 38-hour working week with early finish every Friday
- 29 days holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
- Access to company vehicles when required
- Opportunity to work on exciting marine and industrial projects worldwide
- Ongoing:
- Training
- Development
- Career progression opportunities
- The opportunity to be part of an Employee-Owned company, where employees share in the long-term success of the business
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to: [ jakub@m-e-i.co.uk ]
All applications will be reviewed carefully. Successful candidates will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
Important Information
- Applicants must live within a commutable distance of our Kirkintilloch office.
- Please note: MEI is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- No agency applications will be considered.
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