Marine Electrical/ Electronics Foreman Required

Berthon has an opportunity available for an experienced Marine Electrical/ Electronics Foreman to lead our highly skilled team and apprentices on major Yacht refits, commercial in service support and marina based projects.

The following are essential for this role:

Knowledge and skills

• Qualified Marine electrical/electronics engineer
• Proven track record in a team leadership role
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with customers
• Ability to give technical input into specifications and estimating
• Experienced in marine electronic installations and service support of market leaders including
  • Raymarine – the world leader in marine electronics for recreational boating and light commercial marine markets
  • Garmin – the leading GPS manufacturer, number two in the marine market
  • Navico – Distributor of the B&G, Simrad, Lowrance, Northstar, Eagle & MX Marine Brands.
  • Furuno
  • Victron
  • Mastervolt
• Excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to work to exacting standards
• In depth knowledge of Marine electrical DC and AC systems.
• Candidates must be self-starters, motivated, reliable, have a good eye for detail and proven track record in the leisure or commercial marine industry.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Lead a team of marine electricians and apprentices and provide technical support.
• A wide range of electronic and electrical installations, repairs and upgrades.
• A wide range of instrument and wiring upgrades.
• Fault diagnosis on a range of engine electronic management systems, navigation systems and battery monitoring systems.
• Commissioning, dock side trials, sea trials and collection & delivery trips.
• Able to work on own initiative to provide off-site support to commercial customers.
• Working in a team with all trades to produce a quality product to budget and on time.

If you feel you meet the requisite criteria and want to work in a company that values its staff, now and into the future, please apply in writing by sending a completed application form along with your CV to: