Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Lochwinnoch; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician to join their team in Glasgow. This role involves the installation of electrical systems on naval vessels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various teams. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality, innovative solutions in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in marine or industrial installations.
• Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH.
• Knowledge of tag out process and proving dead procedure.

Responsibilities

• Installation of various types of cables and electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with shipbuilding teams for timely completion.

Skills

Installation of electrical systems

Cable termination

Reading electrical schematics

Collaboration with teams

Compliance with safety standards

Education

Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun – Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow

Salary: £37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application

What you’ll be doing:

1. Installation of a variety of types of cables (multi-core, single core, and co-axial) & electrical systems (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches, etc.)
2. Cable termination and installation of all electrical equipment
3. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
4. Collaborate with shipbuilding teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of electrical installations
5. Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards

Your skills and experiences:

1. Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent
2. Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment
3. Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH
4. Understanding of relevant trade drawings
5. Knowledge of tag out process and the correct proving dead procedure
6. Mounting of electrical equipment & components
7. Earthing of equipment and termination of cables to workmanship standards

Please ensure you attach a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and an annual incentive.

The Electrical team: At BAE Systems, we design and build world-leading naval ships. Our work supports global security and defense, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. We are seeking a talented Electrician to join us in delivering eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

As an Electrician within BAE Systems Naval Ships, you will play a key role in installing electrical systems on our naval vessels. Our electrical teams work on diverse scopes, from advanced military communication and weapons systems to small power and lighting systems.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 1st June 2025 – Trades Test in June 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If interested, please submit your application early. LI-PM1 LI-Onsite