Electrical Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5241 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers, If the role is primarily maintenance and repair of electrical systems), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Uber Boat by Thames Clippers what the duties actually are.
About the role
Electrical Engineer £55,000.
This role works in close collaboration with the Engineering Team to deliver to safe, efficient vessels
to our operations team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that your teams and you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and practices.
- Drive technical development of the vessels and facilities to ensure the most effective and efficient operation
- To service and maintain all electrical systems on board UBTC vessels and engineering facilities
- Ensure all faults and works/repairs are logged and reported as appropriate in our compliance system
- To ensure that all UBTC vessels electrical systems are fully safety checked in line with the company policy and statutory legislation.
- Ensure all UBTC craft are kept in service and fully operational wherever possible, by ensuring effective and efficient maintenance is always carried out by prioritising maintenance where possible during quieter periods.
- Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on vessels as required including reasonable requests for additional support when needed.
- Work with the senior engineering team to define, implement and review technical improvements to the fleet and engineering facilities, providing full technical analysis and reporting as required and defined by Head of Engineering and Vessel Appearance
- Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable request as requested by the HOD and any member of the senior management team
LOCATION AND TRAVEL
Located at Trinity Buoy Wharf working variable hours on a shift pattern, including night shifts and
at our Dry Dock, in Tilbury, as required
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Qualified electrician or electrical engineer
- British standards of Wiring Regulations compliant or similar
- Relevant working experience of 12V, 24V, 415V 3-Phase systems
- Working knowledge of engine driven power generation system
- HVAC Experience
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
- Organisational skills
- Planning
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Detail orientated
- Leadership
- Team player
- Proactive
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.