Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Electrician to work on the fabrication and installation of electrical systems on ships. This 12-month contract role involves ensuring safe and efficient performance in line with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with various types of cables and electrical installations. Competitive hourly rates applicable based on location.

Qualifications

• Skilled tradesperson with expertise in electrical systems.
• Experience in installation and alignment of electrical systems.
• Familiarity with cable types and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installation of various types of cables and electrical systems.
• Cable reeving, terminations, and testing.
• Fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical parts of the ship.

Job description

Position : Electrician

Job ID : 3456 / 5

Location : Portsmouth

Rate / Salary :

Local (within 39 miles) – £26.89 / hr, Non‑local (outside 39 miles) – £37.75 / hr

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 will outline this 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.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrician :

• Installation of all types of cables (multi‑core, single core, coaxial, 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 mechanica...