Electrical Fitters/Electricians : MoD and Defence

TipTopJob; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Defence and Weapons Systems sector is seeking skilled Electrical Fitters/Electricians to join their expanding team. This exciting role involves fitting, maintaining, and testing electrical systems on military platforms, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. With flexible working arrangements, paid overtime, and shift allowances, this position offers a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. If you have a passion for electrical systems and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance

Share Incentives Plans

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Career Diversification

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Academic Support

Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical trade apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work including electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical information.
• Carrying out electrical testing on various voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Testing

Crimping and Soldering Techniques

Fault Diagnosis

Electrical Installation

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Electrical Trade Apprenticeship

Naval/Marine Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Electrical Measuring Equipment

Calibrating Measurement Equipment

Job description

Electrical Fitters/Electricians - Military and Defence Sector
Southampton Area - Permanent Role - Attractive + Shift Allowance and Paid Overtime

Multiple Electrical Fitters/Electricians are required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems Company that is expanding their team. Flexible working arrangements are available for these positions and they come with Paid Overtime and also a Shift Allowance if Shifts are Required.

The Electrical Fitters/Electricians will be part of the Electrical Fitting Team and will report to an Electrical Team Leader. They will be involved in the Fitting, Maintenance and Testing of Electrical Systems and Equipment on Military and Defence Platforms.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reading/Interpreting Electrical Drawing and Guidance Technical information.
2. Carrying out Electrical Testing on 12v, 24v, 110v, 240v & 440v systems.
3. Executing various crimping and soldering techniques.
4. Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance and defect rectification in accordance with the project schedules to meet customer quality expectations.
5. Installation, testing and maintenance of communications equipment such as VHF radios, Intercom, GPS and AIS.
6. Conduct fault diagnosis and defect rectification procedures.
7. Carrying out detailed electrical systems inspections.
8. Be fully conversant in the use of all electrical and technical measuring equipment.
9. Use calibrating measurement electrical systems equipment as required.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

1. Must have completed an electrical trade apprenticeship or naval/marine equivalent qualification.
2. Good understanding of safe systems of work including electrical work.
3. Able to work in confined spaces & at height.
4. Marine or offshore experience with a understanding of electrical systems is an advantage.
5. Potential for some national and international travel in line with role demands.

Benefits

1. Competitive Pension Scheme
2. Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance
3. Share Incentives Plans if Eligible
4. Flexible Working
5. Professional Development
6. Career Diversification
7. Cycle 2 Work and Employee Discounts
8. Academic and Mentoring Support
9. Annual Incentives Maybe Also Available

The successful candidates must satisfy UK security clearance (SC) requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency due to the projects and products involved.

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Electrical Fitters/Electricians, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line # # or Email suitable MS Word CV's to #. CVs will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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