Electrician – Marine Shipbuilding (Shift Allowance)

About the role

Join BAE Systems as an Electrician working on the construction of Type 26 frigates. You will install and terminate a variety of cables and electrical equipment in a marine environment, ensuring ships are powered and controlled to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Install multi‑core, single‑core and coaxial cables, junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers and switches.
• Terminate cables and mount electrical equipment to trade standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with shipbuilding teams to meet project timelines.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Completed Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Valid SJIB card.
• Experience in marine installations or large‑scale industrial environments.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, PUWER, COSHH and safe working procedures.
• Ability to read trade drawings, electrical schematics and follow tag‑out and proving‑dead processes.

Required skills

• Cable installation and termination.
• Electrical schematics interpretation.
• Mounting and earthing of electrical components.
• Risk assessment and compliance with PUWER and COSHH.
• Tag‑out and proving‑dead safety procedures.

What we offer

• Salary £40,016 per annum plus a 33 % shift allowance where applicable.
• Shift patterns covering days, nights and weekends.
• Career development within a global defence and aerospace leader.
• Lifelong learning opportunities and a supportive, safety‑focused culture.