Electrical Fitters - March 2027

Morson Human Resources Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

We are seeking experienced Electrical Fitters to support ship repair and maintenance activities at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The role requires strong electrical fitting experience and a good understanding of working safely within marine/industrial environments.

The work involves installing, maintaining and testing electrical systems on naval vessels, reading drawings, fault finding and cable termination, with scope across mechanical fitting as needed. Portsmouth-based contract position.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Location: HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Contract: 6 Months 01/03/2027 – 05/09/2027

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