Electrician

HSB Technical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Electrician for a 12-month contract in Scotstoun, Glasgow. The role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical systems on ships, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have marine experience and a solid understanding of electrical practices. Attractive rates are available based on location.

Qualifications

• Experience as a marine electrician or with a large-scale industrial background is required.
• Good knowledge of fabrication and installation processes is essential.
• Clear understanding of SHE regulations and risk awareness is needed.

Responsibilities

• Install various types of electrical cables and systems.
• Fabricate and assemble electrical parts as required.
• Support apprentices with knowledge transfer.

Skills

Marine electrician experience

Electrical trade practices knowledge

Ability to read drawings

Risk awareness

Education

Relevant trade papers or apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Position: Electrician

Job ID: 3456/1

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow

Rate/Salary: Local (within 39 miles) - £26.89/£35.67; Non Local £37.75/£46.52

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 outlines the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

About the vacancy

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