Electrician

ZipRecruiter; Greenock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in naval shipbuilding is seeking an Electrician to join their electrical team in Glasgow. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems on state-of-the-art naval vessels, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Modern Apprenticeship in electrical work and relevant experience in marine or industrial settings.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in marine or industrial installation.
• Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH.
• Knowledge of tag out process and proving dead procedure.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Installation of electrical systems

Cable termination

Reading electrical schematics

Collaboration with teams

Safety compliance

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:

1. Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent
2. Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment
3. Understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH
4. Understanding of relevant trade drawings
5. Knowledge of tag out process and the correct proving dead procedure
6. Mounting of electrical equipment & components
7. 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, extensive 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 global security and defense, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. Join our growing team to contribute to the installation of electrical systems on state-of-the-art naval vessels.

Our electrical teams work on a variety of scopes, 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 fulfill 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.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

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

If interested, please submit your application early.