Electrician

Matchtech; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking electricians to support electrical installation activities on marine vessels in Portsmouth. You will read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics, working within an industrial engineering environment. Marine/defence or related experience is preferred and NVQ Level 3 in electrical discipline is required, with eligibility for security clearance.

This is a short-term contract with potential for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) in an electrical discipline.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Experience in marine, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, rail or other industrial sectors preferred.
• Eligible to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical installation activities on marine vessels.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Work within an industrial engineering environment.
• Possibility of short-term contract with potential for permanent role based on performance.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

NVQ Level 3 in electrical

Marine/industrial experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical discipline

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

We are looking for Electricians to support electrical installation activities on marine vessels.

You will be confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics, and able to work within an industrial engineering environment.

Candidates from industries such as Marine, Defence, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Rail, or other industrial sectors will be considered. Those with domestic or construction/building site-only experience are unlikely to be suitable due to the nature of the work. Previous ship or marine experience would be advantageous. You will be NVQ Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) in an electrical discipline.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance, although current clearance is not essential.

This is initially a short-term requirement; however, there is potential for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate, subject to performance and business requirements.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00
• Friday: 07:30 - 12:30
• 37-hour standard working week
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 37 hours have been worked
• Overtime may be available when operational requirements dictate, but cannot be guaranteed

Rates

PAYE:

• Standard 37 hours - £19.80/h plus £2.39/h holiday pay
• Overtime after 37 hours - £29.70/h plus £3.58/h holiday pay
• Holiday pay can be accrued or advanced.

Umbrella:

• Standard 37 hours - £26.52/h
• Overtime after 37 hours - £39.77/h

If you have previous marine, shipbuilding, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, rail or other industrial electrical installation experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you