Electrical Technician – Bermuda Depot

About the role

The Bermuda Depot is seeking a locally based Electrical Technician to support safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment, cable testing, and machinery handling. The role is ideal for recent Electrical Engineering graduates looking for hands‑on industry experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct fibre‑optic and electrical tests on customer‑owned stock cables.
• Maintain site electrical equipment, ensuring safety and PAT testing where required.
• Operate and maintain cable machinery, lifting equipment and related plant in line with safety procedures.
• Provide holiday cover and supervise temporary staff on cable‑tank duties.
• Maintain electronic records and databases associated with depot activities.
• Support general site maintenance and respond to operational needs outside normal hours.

Required profile

• Basic Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Working Safely).
• Working knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Computing skills for database management and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Effective communication with customers, ship personnel and contract staff.
• Ability to lead or direct others during operations (toolbox talks, task coordination).
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shift patterns to support 24/7 operations.

Required skills

• Fibre‑optic testing experience.
• Electrical testing of cables and PAT testing.
• Operation and maintenance of cable machinery and lifting equipment.
• Database management using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Two‑way radio communication.
• Advanced Electrical Installation (Level 3) and NTB Trade Test Certificate – Electrician.
• BS 2391 Level 3 (Inspection & Test) and BS 2377 Level 3 (Equipment Testing) certifications.
• Working at Heights, Manual Handling and Lock‑Out Tag‑Off (LOTO) certifications.