Electrician

BAE Systems; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Electrician

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: GBP34,640. (Shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Who we are:

Working alongside 40 electrical fitters & 30 apprentices within a supportive and dynamic team. You will be providing support to the Royal Navy Warship fleet through upgrades, maintenance, and support periods. There is the potential for national and international travel in line with the role demands.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site, and life at home.

What you'll be doing:

1. Reading/Interpreting Electrical Drawings, MDS and Guidance information
2. Carrying out Electrical Testing on 12v, 24v, 110v, 240v & 440v systems
3. Executing various crimping techniques and soldering
4. Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, and defect rectification in accordance with the project schedules to meet customer quality expectations
5. Installation, testing and maintenance of communications equipment such as VHF radios, Intercom, GPS, and AIS
6. Fault diagnosis and defect rectification
7. Carrying out detailed inspections and be fully conversant in the use of all measuring equipment
8. Using calibrating measurement equipment

Your skills and experiences:

1. Completed an appropriate trade apprenticeship or naval equivalent qualification
2. Understanding of electrical installation drawings
3. Clear understanding of SHE Risks Awareness
4. Understanding of manufacturing processes
5. Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height
6. Safety certification i.e., SHE Induction, COSHH Awareness, working at height etc.
7. Background in Marine, Offshore, Construction or Manufacturing environment highly desirable

What we offer:

As well as a competitive salary of GBP34,640. (Shift allowance of 33% may be applicable), BAE Systems also offers a number of benefits including:

1. Pension
2. Employee share plans, green car scheme
3. Private health plans
4. Shopping discounts
5. Annual incentive

We want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in the recruitment process, please speak to us about any adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.