Electrician

Marine Resources; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Electrician to join a busy team at Portsmouth Naval Base. The role offers a salary of £35,000 - £38,000 plus overtime, and involves installing and maintaining electrical connections for vessels. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ in Electrical Installation and Inspection, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work schemes

Employee discount programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ in Electrical Installation and Inspection required.
• Must possess a Full UK driving licence.
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain temporary electrical supplies and shore connections.
• Produce installation diagrams and check kits before installation.
• Liaise with customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform inspections and maintenance in accordance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in Electrical Installation

17th or 18th Edition (BS 7671)

Job description

Electrician - Portsmouth Naval Base

💷 £35,000 - £38,000 + overtime
🕐 Full‑time, 37 hours per week
We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to join a busy team providing electrical shore connections and temporary power solutions to vessels within Portsmouth Naval Base.

This is a hands‑on role in a fascinating environment — supporting some of the UK’s most advanced ships while working across both 50 Hz and 60 Hz systems. No two days are the same, and your work will genuinely make an impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing and maintaining temporary electrical supplies, lighting and shore connections for vessels.
• Producing simple installation diagrams and checking kit before installation.
• Liaising directly with customers to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance in line with safety and quality standards.

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation and Inspection, or a recognised apprenticeship.
• 17th or 18th Edition (BS 7671).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office, smartphone/tablet use).
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in getting the job done safely and to a high standard.

What’s in it for you:

• £35,000 - £38,000 salary + overtime.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work and wellbeing schemes.
• Employee discount programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re an experienced electrician who enjoys varied, practical work in an interesting setting — this could be the perfect next move.