Electrician

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrician at Portsmouth Naval Base for a full-time position. The role involves installing and maintaining temporary electrical connections for advanced naval vessels. Candidates should have an NVQ or equivalent, 17th/18th Edition certification, and confident IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 plus overtime, along with 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work and wellbeing schemes

Employee discount programme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation and Inspection required.
• Must possess the 17th or 18th Edition certification.
• Full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain temporary electrical supplies and shore connections.
• Produce simple installation diagrams and check kit before installation.
• Liaise directly with customers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Strong communicator

Confident IT skills

Team player

Education

NVQ in Electrical Installation and Inspection or equivalent

17th or 18th Edition (BS7671)

Job description

Electrician – Portsmouth Naval Base

💷 £35,000 – £38,000 + overtime

🕐 Full-time, 37 hours per week

We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to join a busy team providing electrical shore connections and temporary power solutions to vessels within Portsmouth Naval Base.

This is a hands‑on role in a fascinating environment — supporting some of the UK’s most advanced ships while working across both 50Hz and 60Hz systems. No two days are the same, and your work will genuinely make an impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing and maintaining temporary electrical supplies, lighting and shore connections for vessels.
• Producing simple installation diagrams and checking kit before installation.
• Liaising directly with customers to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance in line with safety and quality standards.

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation and Inspection, or a recognised apprenticeship.
• 17th or 18th Edition (BS7671).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confident IT skills (Microsoft Office, smartphone/tablet use).
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in getting the job done safely and to a high standard.

What’s in it for you:

• £35,000 – £38,000 salary + overtime
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work and wellbeing schemes
• Employee discount programme
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you’re an experienced electrician who enjoys varied, practical work in an interesting setting — this could be the perfect next move.