Electrician – Defence Shipbuilding (Glasgow)

Mane Contract Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Day/Night/Weekend shifts

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks skilled Electricians for a major defence shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. You will install, test and commission electrical systems aboard complex vessels, following engineering drawings and project specifications.

You will read and interpret electrical schematics, install cables, containment, and electrical components, and work with other trades to meet safety and quality standards while completing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Essential: Modern Apprenticeship certificate/Trade Papers.
• Essential: SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Essential: Previous experience as an Electrician in heavy engineering, manufacturing, marine, defence, industrial or commercial environments.
• Essential: Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Essential: Experience installing, terminating and testing electrical systems.
• Essential: Good understanding of SHE, COSHH and Risk Assessments.
• Essential: Strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Installing a wide range of electrical systems and equipment onboard vessels.
• Routing, terminating and connecting electrical cables in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Installing containment systems including cable trays, brackets and supports.
• Carrying out electrical testing, fault finding and rectification where required.
• Installing and connecting electrical components such as lighting, switchboards, distribution panels, motors and control equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and installation drawings.
• Working closely with other trades to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to schedule.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship while adhering to all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Completing all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Electrical installation

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate/Trade Papers

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Mane Contract Services seeks skilled Electricians for a major defence shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. You will install, test and commission electrical systems aboard complex vessels, following engineering drawings and project specifications.

You will read and interpret electrical schematics, install cables, containment, and electrical components, and work with other trades to meet safety and quality standards while completing required documentation.