Electro-Technical Officer

Trinity House is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, providing and maintaining reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation that safeguard all mariners. From lighthouses and lightvessels to buoys and modern electronic systems, we deliver essential maritime services that support safe passage through some of the world’s busiest waters.

For more than 500 years, Trinity House has protected lives at sea by providing vital navigation support around the coastline we serve. United by a shared purpose, our people combine expertise, innovation and teamwork to ensure our services remain safe, resilient and responsive to the needs of the maritime sector.

Guided by our WAVE values — work together, achieve excellence, value each other and evolve with ambition — we are committed to supporting our people, fostering an inclusive workplace and making a lasting difference to the maritime community. Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1514, Trinity House continues to uphold its enduring commitment to maritime safety while evolving to meet the challenges of a modern, dynamic industry.

We are seeking a practical, hands-on Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) to support Trinity House’s specialist fleet and vital navigation service.

You will work across Trinity House’s specialist fleet, maintaining established electrical systems alongside modern marine technology, while helping ensure smooth operational readiness as two new vessels are delivered in 2029 to replace the current fleet.

• Maintain and troubleshoot fleet electrical and control systems.
• Carry out repairs to lighting, power distribution, galley equipment, circuits, relays and sensors.
• Maintain, inspect and test electrical systems on offshore Major Aids to Navigation.
• Support buoy operations, deck machinery, cranes and winches alongside the seamanship team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot radar, radio, GMDSS and bridge electronics.
• Opportunity to contribute to fleet modernization projects and transition support for the new hybrid vessels.

Essential

• CoC: STCW III/6 ETO Certificate of Competency (or Senior ETO CoC).
• Education: HNC / HND in Marine/Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent NVQ Level 3).
• Certifications: Valid Unrestricted ENG1 Medical Certificate.
• Work Auth: Valid UK Passport holder or valid UK Work Permit.
• STCW Safety Refresher: Valid STCW certificates in line with MSN 1860 Section 7.2.
• Radio & Electronics: AMERC GMDSS Radio Maintenance Certificate & AMERC Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance (ENEM).
• High Voltage: High Voltage (Management Level) Certificate.

Desirable

• DP Maintenance certification or experience, preferably Kongsberg.

• Strong practical fault-finding skills across legacy and modern digital systems.

• New-build, vessel commissioning, shipyard delivery, or integration project experience.

• Experience working with hybrid power systems, modern vessel automation.

• Experience working with seamanship teams or heavy deck machinery.

• A 3 week on, 3 week off rotation, giving you a predictable work pattern and the opportunity to enjoy extended periods at home.

• Training & Development: Technical and manufacturer training, including Kongsberg DP Maintenance.

• Professional Development: Fully funded STCW updates, medical refreshers and statutory qualifications, with support towards professional engineering registration and career progression.

• Pension: Civil Service Pension Scheme with 28.97% employer contribution.

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