Electrician

HSB Technical; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruiter in the marine sector is looking for an Electrician to install and maintain electrical systems on ships. The role requires a solid background in electrical trade practices and an understanding of safety regulations. Candidates should have relevant trade papers and experience in marine or industrial environments. This is a 12-month contract based in Portsmouth with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a marine electrician or industrial background.
• Good knowledge of electrical trade practices.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Installation of various types of cables and electrical systems.
• Fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical parts on ships.
• Supporting apprentices and junior colleagues when needed.

Skills

Experience as a marine electrician

Knowledge of electrical trade practices

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Understanding of SHE regulations

Education

Relevant trade papers or apprenticeship completion

Job description

Position: Electrician

Job ID: 3456/5

Location: Portsmouth

Rate/Salary: Local (within 39 miles) - £26.89/hr

Non-local (outside 39 miles) - £37.75/hr

Type: 12-Month contract

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Electrician

Typically, this person will be a skilled tradesperson responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of electrical systems and components on ships. The role focuses on delivering high-quality work to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient ship performance in line with company and industry standards.

HSB Technical's client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrician:

• Installation of all types of cables (multi-core, single core, co-axial, fibre optic) and Installation and alignment of electrical systems and equipment (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches, etc.).
• Cable reeving, banding, terminations, and testing.
• Fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical parts of the ship as required.
• Using hand and mechanical tools to carry out fabrication and installation tasks.
• Supporting apprentices and junior colleagues with knowledge transfer and coaching when needed.

Qualifications and requirement for the Electrician:

• Experience as a marine electrician or industrial background (large-scale)
• Good knowledge of electrical trade practices, fabrication, and installation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings.
• Relevant trade papers or apprenticeship completion.
• Clear understanding of SHE regulations and risk awareness.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role