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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.

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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.

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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