Marine Electrical Fitter – Shipboard Installations

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an Electrical Fitter based at Portsmouth Naval Base. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical equipment on Royal Navy vessels, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a completed electrical apprenticeship and a Level 3 qualification. The position offers local rates of £20.10 per hour PAYE, with opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates must be flexible and prepared to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship.
• A level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) in an electrical discipline.
• Good understanding of electrical work, confined spaces, and RN specific safety operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe systems of work are carried out.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Install various types of electrical equipment for RN vessels.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification.
• Carry out electrical testing.

Skills

Safe systems of work

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

A level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) in electrical discipline

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Job description

A leading engineering services company is seeking an Electrical Fitter based at Portsmouth Naval Base. The role involves installing and maintaining electrical equipment on Royal Navy vessels, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a completed electrical apprenticeship and a Level 3 qualification. The position offers local rates of £20.10 per hour PAYE, with opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates must be flexible and prepared to work in a team environment.