ETO (Electro Technical Officer)
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton / Royal Research Ship
Permanent
Full time
£64,980
Who are we?
About the role
The UK's Fleet of Scientific Research Vessels provide the ocean-going scientific platforms to support the UK’s worldwide oceanographic research programme. Research Infrastructure (RI) is part of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), Southampton, a collaborative centre shared by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), NOC and the University of Southampton.
RI is responsible for the operation and management of two UKRI owned research vessels as well as providing wider support in the co-ordination and management of the UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Marine Facility Programme.
About you
Experience to maintain all the electrical and electronic equipment on board the vessel, including the navigational and communications equipment, in a satisfactory manner and to participate in the planning and execution of all electrical / electronic planned maintenance routines and repairs. You should have knowledge and experience in the operation of and maintenance of modern engineering plant automated control systems and diesel and electric engine.
For this position, it is essential that you hold the following:
- Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG1) without restrictions
- STCW basic safety training (Firefighting, Personal survival techniques, Personal safety & social responsibility, Elementary first aid)
- Passport with the right to work in the UK
- UK Discharge book
- High voltage
- STCW95 Certificate of Competency CoC ETO
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats
- Designated Security duties
- Unrestricted worldwide travel.
It is highly desirable that you should be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working onboard a scientific research vessel or work in a similar marine sector (i.e. OSV, PSV, ERRV, DSV, etc), backed by evidence of appropriate specialist knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of complex overboard handling and lifting equipment.
Why NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits, including:
- financial support for relocation
- a salary sacrifice scheme for electric / hybrid vehicles (qualifying period applies)
- access to a flexible benefits portal offering online discounts, cashback and eGift cards
- a Cycle2Work scheme allowing employees to acquire bikes and accessories
- we are proud to be a Living Wage Employer
Hours of Work:
Seagoing tours of duty will normally encompass at least two full scientific expeditions, or a minimum of two months although these tour periods may vary depending on the ship's operational programme. Leave is earnt at the annual rate of 324 days for each year served onboard and accrues at the rate of 27 days for each calendar month of service onboard.
Submitting an application
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in the position. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07355 676794.
Date advert posted: 13/05/2026
Closing date: 10/06/2026 This vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.