Electrical Fitters

Morson Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking experienced Electrical Fitters to support ship repair and maintenance at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The role requires strong electrical fitting experience and safe-methods in marine/heavy industrial environments.

Key duties include installing, maintaining and testing electrical systems on naval vessels, reading drawings, cable termination, and collaboration across trades as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical fitting experience required.
• Experience with marine or offshore environments is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong focus on safety and compliance in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and modify electrical systems on naval vessels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out fault finding, defect rectification and electrical testing.
• Install and terminate cables, cable trays, baskets, conduit and hangers.
• Undertake crimping, soldering and multi-pin connector termination.
• Install and pack cable glands/transits (Roxtec, RISE and Brattberg).
• Install equipment including motors, starters, control panels and communications systems.
• Carry out basic mechanical fitting as required.
• Work flexibly across trade disciplines and as part of a team.

Skills

Industrial electrical fitting

Marine experience

Electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Location: HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Contract Contract until 05/09/2027

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Fitters to support ship repair and maintenance activities at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Candidates must have strong electrical fitting experience and a good understanding of working safely within a marine, rail or heavy industrial environment.

Key Duties

• Install, maintain and modify electrical systems and equipment on naval vessels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out fault finding, defect rectification and electrical testing.
• Install and terminate cables, cable trays, basket, conduit and hangers.
• Undertake crimping, soldering and multi-pin connector termination.
• Install and pack cable glands/transits, including Roxtec, RISE and Brattberg.
• Install equipment including motors, starters, control panels, communications and associated systems.
• Carry out basic mechanical fitting as required.
• Work flexibly across trade disciplines and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Strong industrial electrical fitting experience.
• Ship repair, marine, offshore or similar industrial experience.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work.
• Awareness of electrical safety, confined spaces and working at height.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work from electrical drawings and technical information.
• Flexible, reliable and safety-focused team player