Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician to join their team in Glasgow. The role involves installation and maintenance of electrical systems on advanced military vessels. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in marine or industrial environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in marine or major industrial installation environments.
• Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH.
• Knowledge of tag out process and dead proving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installation of various types of cables and electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards.

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 various types of cables (multi-core, single core, 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:

• Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent
• Relevant experience in marine or major industrial installation environments
• Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH
• Understanding of relevant trade drawings
• Knowledge of tag out process and dead proving procedures
• Mounting of electrical equipment & components
• Earthing of equipment and cable termination to workmanship standards

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

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

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.

Our electrical teams work on a range of systems, 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 integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) affecting your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions; factors such as nationality, previous security clearances, and place of birth can affect your eligibility.

Security and Eligibility:

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

Application Details:

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

If interested, please submit your application promptly.

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