Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Gourock; 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 in Glasgow. The role involves installing electrical systems on advanced naval vessels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with shipbuilding teams. Candidates should possess an SVQ 3 or equivalent and relevant experience in marine installations. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and employee share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment.
• Understanding of Risk, PUWER & COSHH.
• Knowledge of relevant trade drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of assessments

Knowledge of tag out process

Cable termination

Installation of electrical systems

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 a variety of types of cables (multi-core, single core and 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:

• Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent
• Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment
• Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH
• Understanding of relevant trade drawings
• Knowledge of tag out process and 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 offers employee share plans, a wide range of flexible discounted 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 are at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Our work supports the security and defense of nations globally, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. We are seeking a talented and experienced Electrician to join our team as we work on delivering eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy.

As an Electrician within BAE Systems Naval Ships, you will play a key role in installing electrical systems on our state-of-the-art naval vessels. Our electrical teams work on a variety of systems, from advanced military communication and weapons systems to small power and lighting systems.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals.

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

Additional Information:

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 to allow for thorough checks.

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

If interested, please submit your application early.