Electrician
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| Company | Shetnews |
| Category | Construction & Trades |
| Location | Lerwick, Shetland |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
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D H Marine (Shetland) has a vacancy for a time-served electrical technician.
Applicants must be qualified to SVQ level 3 and skilled in carrying out electrical works out in marine and industrial settings in accordance with BS 7671 covering the Requirements for Electrical Installations IET Wiring Regulations.
Typical duties include:
• New installations of electrical equipment, cable and containment
• Electrical modifications and upgrades
• Fault finding, diagnosis and repairs as necessary
• Planned and preventative maintenance
• Condition surveys
Requirements of electrical technician role:
• Ensuring electrical equipment and systems function correctly and remains safe to use
• Appropriate selection, use and care for tools and equipment, ensuing where applicable such equipment is within its calibration period
• Work safely at all times, acknowledging you have a duty of care to yourself, your colleagues and anybody else who may be harmed by your actions
• Periodically provide 24/7 on-call cover for customer breakdowns
• Support and guide apprentices where necessary
• Carry out other electrical and general duties as instructed by the Electrical Supervisor
• DESIRABLE – ATEX competent for EX inspection and installation
• DESIRABLE – Approved Electrician (SECTT / ACA)
Competitive hourly rate, company pension and leave package.
To apply, please contact [email protected] for more details.
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