Electrician ships
Absolute Jobs Oostende · Ostend
Full-time · Posted on 16 September 2026
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Are you an independent electrician who enjoys working on technical projects and is not afraid of a new challenge?
Would you like to work on ships and join a working environment where you are given a lot of responsibility and freedom?
For a growing company specialized in ship repair and technical maintenance, we are looking for a SHIP ELECTRICIAN.
As a SHIP ELECTRICIAN, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out electrical maintenance and repair work on ships;
Working on different ships, both at the workshop in Ostend and on-site throughout West Flanders;
Starting on site and working independently on the planned tasks;
Performing electrical tests and inspections;
Disconnecting electrical components and wiring from engines;
Troubleshooting electrical faults and finding suitable solutions;
Carrying out electrical interventions and repairs;
Actively thinking along with technical challenges and independently looking for solutions.
Profiel
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As a SHIP ELECTRICIAN in OSTEND, you recognize yourself in the following:
You have a technical education or background, preferably in industrial electricity;
You speak Dutch OR English;
You have a driving licence B;
You preferably have experience in an industrial environment;
Experience in the maritime sector is a plus, but not an absolute requirement;
You are able to work independently and do not need constant supervision;
You are a real problem-solver who takes initiative and looks for solutions yourself;
You are not afraid to take responsibility.
Aanbod
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This is what the client offers you as a SHIP ELECTRICIAN in OSTEND:
An attractive salary between €17 and €23/hour, negotiable depending on experience;
Meal vouchers for each day worked;
A full-time position of 40 hours per week;
Working hours from 07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday;
A company vehicle for travelling to and from interventions;
A varied technical job within ship repair;
A combination of maintenance, repairs and technical interventions;
A high level of independence and responsibility;
A stable and close-knit team;
A company with clear growth plans;
Career and development opportunities, with the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities;
20 days of annual leave + 12 additional paid ADV days;
Collective leave between Christmas and New Year, with the remaining holidays freely selectable;
Occasional overtime, paid at 150%;
A technical working environment where no two days are the same.
Original posting: www.vdab.be