Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Bishopton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician to join their team. The role involves installing electrical systems on naval vessels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with shipbuilding teams. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in marine installations, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

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 correct proving dead procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installation of various types of cables and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely completion of installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Installation of electrical systems

Cable termination

Reading electrical schematics

Collaboration with shipbuilding teams

Safety and quality compliance

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:

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

Please ensure you attach your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits: Alongside 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.

As an Electrician at BAE Systems Naval Ships, you will play a key role in installing electrical systems on our naval vessels.

Our electrical teams work on a variety of systems, from military communication and weapons systems to small power and lighting systems. Why choose BAE Systems? Because you can make a real difference.

We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals. We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible.

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that some roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher security vetting, typically involving 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

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

If interested, please submit your application promptly.