Electrician

TieTalent

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 34,795 - 42,528

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading naval engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking an Electrician for on-site work. The role includes installing and maintaining electrical systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Modern Apprenticeship - SVQ 3 or equivalent, along with relevant experience in marine environments. Competitive salary of £38,662 annually with additional shift allowances available. Applicants must provide trade papers and attend a recruitment day.

Qualifications

Trade Papers must be provided with application.
Must attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.
Understanding all assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH.

Responsibilities

Installation of cables and electrical systems.
Read and interpret electrical schematics.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Relevant experience in a marine installation

Understanding of relevant trade drawings

Knowledge of tag out process

Earthing of equipment and termination of cables

Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent

Education

Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent

Tools

Electrical systems

Terminology compliance standards

Job description

Overview

Job title: Electrician. Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun (based on site); must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow. Salary: £38,662.00 per year (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable). Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting your application.

What you’ll be doing

Installation of a variety of cables (multi-core, single core and co-axial) and electrical systems (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches, etc.)

Cable termination and installation of all electrical equipment

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

Collaborate with shipbuilding teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of electrical installations

Ensure all work complies with safety and quality standards

Your skills and experiences

Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent

Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment

Understanding all assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH

Understanding of relevant trade drawings

Knowledge of tag out process and the correct proving dead procedure

Mounting of electrical equipment & components

Earthing of equipment and termination of cables to workmanship standards

Please ensure you have attached a copy of your qualifications when submitting your application.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical team

At BAE Systems Naval Ships, we are at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Our work supports the security and defense of nations around the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. We are looking for a talented and experienced Electrician to join us as we drive to deliver eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy. Our electrical teams work on a range of scope from advanced military communication systems and weapons systems to small power and lighting systems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

6th September 2025 – Trades Test will be held in September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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