Naval Electrician: Type 26 Frigate Programme

Matchtech; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Long-term work

Marine/shipbuilding experience

Professional development

Job summary

Matchtech in Glasgow is recruiting an Electrician to support the Type 26 Frigate programme. You will install and commission electrical systems aboard naval platforms, reading diagrams and following safety practices in a large-scale marine engineering environment.

The role offers a competitive salary (£40,016) with 33% shift allowance where applicable, long-term national programme work, and opportunities to develop specialised marine and shipbuilding experience alongside highly skilled trades.

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Valid SJIB Card.
• Experience working within marine, shipbuilding or major industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical instructions.
• Understanding of risk assessments, PUWER, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of isolation, tag-out and proving-dead procedures.
• Experience mounting electrical equipment, earthing components and carrying out cable terminations to trade standards.

Responsibilities

• Installing a variety of cable types including multi-core, single-core and coaxial cables
• Installing electrical systems and equipment including junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers and switches
• Completing cable terminations and electrical equipment installations
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary shipbuilding teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to schedule
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and workmanship at all times

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical installation

Cable terminations

Safety procedures

Education

Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

SJIB Card

Job description

Matchtech in Glasgow is recruiting an Electrician to support the Type 26 Frigate programme. You will install and commission electrical systems aboard naval platforms, reading diagrams and following safety practices in a large-scale marine engineering environment.

The role offers a competitive salary (£40,016) with 33% shift allowance where applicable, long-term national programme work, and opportunities to develop specialised marine and shipbuilding experience alongside highly skilled trades.