Ship Technician

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class defence project as a Ship Technician in Portsmouth, supporting critical maintenance on the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers. This 12-month contract offers a stable role with day and night shifts, ensuring you play a vital part in naval operations.

Benefits

Long-term contract with consistent shift pattern

Opportunity to gain or maintain security clearance

Qualifications

• Support mechanical, structural, or electrical work aboard Type 45 vessels.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Collaborate with multi-trade teams on a busy shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installations, upgrades, maintenance, and repairs.
• Work to MOD and BAE safety and quality standards.
• Understand Lock out and tag out procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Work

Structural Work

Electrical Work

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Safety Standards Compliance

Job description

Key Skills Required for this Role

BAE - Defence - Shipyard - Portsmouth - Ship Technician - 12 month contract

Important

BAE - Defence - Shipyard - Portsmouth - Ship Technician - 12 month contract

Ship Technician - BAE Systems (Portsmouth)

12-Month Contract | Type 45 Destroyers | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts | PAYE

BAE Systems is seeking skilled Ship Technicians to support critical maintenance and upgrade work on the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class defence project in a long-term, stable role.

• Support mechanical, structural, or electrical work aboard Type 45 vessels
• Carry out installations, upgrades, maintenance, and repairs
• Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
• Work to MOD and BAE safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with multi-trade teams on a busy shipyard
• Understand Lock out and tag out procedures
• Use of Safe systems of Work
• Ex Navy preferred but not required

Shift

Hourly Rate

12-Hour Day Shift

12-Hour Night Shift

What's on Offer:

• Work on one of the Royal Navy's most advanced surface warships
• Long-term contract with a consistent shift pattern
• Opportunity to gain or maintain security clearance in a defence environment

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About Matchtech

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience.