Electrician – Shipbuilding – Glasgow

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the electrical team working on Type 26 frigates in Glasgow. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining power and control systems on cutting‑edge naval vessels, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Install a variety of cables (multi‑core, single‑core, coaxial) and electrical components such as junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers and switches.
• Terminate cables and fit all electrical equipment to trade standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with shipbuilding teams to complete installations on schedule.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, PUWER, COSHH and other regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Completed Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) or equivalent trade qualification.
• Holder of a SJIB card.
• Experience in marine or major industrial electrical installations.
• Familiarity with risk assessments, tag‑out procedures and safe proving‑dead processes.
• Ability to read trade drawings and follow technical instructions.

Required skills

• Cable installation (multi‑core, single‑core, coaxial)
• Electrical system installation (junction boxes, fuse panels, transformers, switches)
• Cable termination to trade standards
• Interpretation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Risk assessment and compliance with PUWER and COSHH
• Tag‑out and proving‑dead safety procedures
• Mounting and earthing of electrical equipment

What we offer

• Annual salary of £40,016 plus up to 33 % shift allowance.
• Shift patterns covering days, nights and weekends.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile naval projects for the Royal Navy.
• Career development within a global defence and aerospace organisation.