Electrician

📍 Glasgow
💰 £40,016 + 33% Shift Allowance (where applicable)

Build the Future of Naval Defence

Join a team delivering some of the world's most advanced naval platforms. Working on the prestigious Type 26 Frigate programme, you'll play a vital role in installing and commissioning the electrical systems that power the next generation of Royal Navy vessels.

This is an opportunity to apply your trade skills in a unique, large-scale engineering environment while contributing to projects of national importance.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) or equivalent electrical trade qualification
• Valid SJIB Card
• Ability to provide trade papers as part of the application process
• 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

Shift Patterns

Days: Monday to Thursday, 07:00-16:30
Nights: Monday to Thursday, 20:30-06:00
Weekends: Friday to Sunday, 07:00-19:30

The Team

The Electrical Team builds the power and control systems that bring Type 26 frigates to life. As part of a large, multi-skilled workforce, you'll install, route and connect the equipment that keeps these advanced vessels operational. It's a hands-on role within a highly skilled team, delivering world-class engineering solutions and supporting one of the UK's most exciting shipbuilding programmes.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,016
• 33% shift allowance where applicable
• Long-term, stable work on a nationally significant programme
• Opportunity to develop specialist marine and shipbuilding experience
• Work alongside highly skilled trades and engineering professionals

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Electrician looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a complex engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

📩 Please note: attendance at a recruitment day in Glasgow is required as part of the selection process, and trade papers must be provided upon application.