Assistant Electrician for Marella Cruises

Reporting line: Electrical Engineering Officer
Direct reports: None
Department: Engine (Electrical)
Qualifications: as per C601D (Marella Cruises) Training & Certification Matrix
Joining date Begining of Oct/2025 , Contract 9 months On / 10 weeks Off

Key Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

In addition to those normal duties as outlined in the V.Ships VMS, the Assistant Electrician is responsible for:
· Monitoring functionality and condition of lights and lighting fixtures in passenger, crew, public, and technical areas, and replace as necessary
· Rectifying reported issues in passenger, crew, public, and technical areas as per onboard AVO system
· Assisting with fault finding and repair of electrical equipment
· Monitoring low insulation resistance faults and trace/rectify any occurred low insulation fault alarms
· Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of electrical workshops
· Keeping inventories of electrical bulbs, lights, lighting fixtures, and other consumables
· Notifying the Chief Electrician in advance of replenishment needs
· Reporting electrical faults or defects to the Chief Electrician
· Adhering and complying with all company policies and procedures, manuals and directives
· Performing duties and tasks according to above but not limited to that

Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities:
· Attend passenger social events as directed by the Head of Department.

· Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as directed by the Head of Department.

· Other shipboard tasks pertaining to departmental operations as directed by Head of Department.

· Attending trainings and office visits arranged by V.Ships Leisure where possible

About Marella Cruises

With almost 30 years of sailing experience under our belts, Marella Cruises are well-established as the UK’s third biggest cruise line. They sail to over 100 destinations around the world, including Bridgetown, Corsica, and Santorini. Every year, Marella Cruises take over 300,000 customers away across the shining seas.

As the world’s only vertically integrated cruise line, they combine their cruising expertise with all the experience of TUI. This means their customers can trust us to be with them every step of the way. Onboard, they offer All Inclusive sailings as standard. This includes everything from flights, luggage, transfers, meals, drinks, tips and service charges. Plus their guests are guaranteed a friendly welcome. They remember their name as well as their favourite drink. Plus, they pride ourselves on featuring fewer days at sea.