Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Service Delivery Electrical Shore Connections Team at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will handle electrical supplies for naval operations and requires NVQ in Electrical Installation. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible parental benefits, increased annual leave, and career development opportunities. Apply today to join a supportive team in a unique environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to employee benefits and discount programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Occupational Health & Wellbeing services

Career development and training opportunities

Kudos reward scheme for internal achievements

50% discount on entry to the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• BS7671 accreditation is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain temporary electrical supplies on vessels.
• Produce installation diagrams for electrical services.
• Prepare and test equipment to meet inspection requirements.
• Liaise with customers on site requirements.
• Connect power using 50Hz and 60Hz network.

Skills

Great communicator

Team player

Adaptable

Proactive

Strong safety focus

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation and Inspection

BS7671 17th or 18th Edition accreditation

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Electrician to join the Service Delivery Electrical Shore Connections Team, supporting key operations within HM Naval Base Portsmouth and surrounding naval establishments.

In this role, you'll provide temporary electrical supplies and lighting (TES/TEL) and handle shore power connections to Royal Naval and other entitled vessels. You'll be part of a hands‑on, professional team ensuring all installations meet strict safety, quality, and compliance standards.

You’ll be:

• Installing and maintaining temporary electrical supplies on vessels undergoing maintenance

• Producing installation diagrams for electrical services

• Preparing and testing equipment in the electrical workshop to ensure it meets inspection requirements

• Liaising directly with customers to understand and deliver on‑site requirements

• Connecting power using the 50Hz and 60Hz network

What We're Looking For

You’ll need:

• NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation and Inspection and/or a recognised time‑served apprenticeship

• Ideally BS7671 17th (3rd Amendment) or 18th Edition accreditation

• A full UK driving licence

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and smartphone use

We're looking for someone who's:

• A great communicator and team player

• Adaptable and proactive, with a strong safety focus

• Motivated to take initiative and drive improvements

• Professional and customer‑focused in everything they do

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Access to employee benefits and discount programmes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Group income protection

• Flexible parental benefits

• Occupational Health & Wellbeing services

• Career development and training opportunities

• Kudos reward scheme for internal achievements

• 50% discount on entry to the Historic Dockyard

Interested?

If you're a qualified Electrician with a passion for delivering high-quality work in a unique and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity within the UK's leading naval support environment.