Electrician

Electricians Needed Now – Excellent Benefits & Shift Allowances – Glasgow

Salary: £38,662 + 33% shift allowances and overtime

Location: On-site in Glasgow

Application Requirement: Trade papers must be submitted with your application

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Join a Leading Shipbuilding & Engineering Team

We’re looking for experienced Electricians to support major shipbuilding and industrial installation projects in Glasgow. If you’re passionate about high‑quality electrical work and want to be part of a team delivering large‑scale, technically advanced engineering programmes, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing a wide range of cables: multi-core, single core, co‑axial
• Fitting electrical systems including junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches and more
• Terminating cables and installing electrical equipment to high standards
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation
• Working closely with production teams to deliver safe, efficient installations
• Ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Modern Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3) or equivalent
• Experience in marine or major industrial installation environments
• Strong understanding of assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH
• Ability to interpret trade drawings
• Knowledge of tag‑out processes and proving‑dead procedures
• Skilled in mounting electrical equipment and terminating cables
• Commitment to safe working practices and high‑quality workmanship

Please attach your qualifications when applying.

Benefits

You’ll have access to:

• Base salary £37,318.00 per annum for days (There are also other shifts on offer including Weekends and Nights with a 33% shift premium).
• 4 days p/w Mon- Thurs - 7.30 – 4.30
• Friday overtime is at a rate of time and a half (£30.15p/h), then double (£40.20ph)
• Saturday overtime is at a rate of time and a half (£30.15p/h)
• Sunday is double time (£40.20p/h)
• Bonus £500-1000 annually
• Share options, matched by employer
• Pension 4 – 6% employee 6-8% employer contribution
• Private Healthcare
• EV Car purchase scheme
• 25 days hols + bank holidays
• Floating hols (you can purchase extra holiday)
• Flexible, discounted health & wellbeing benefits
• Green car scheme
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts

About the Electrical Team

You’ll be part of a highly skilled group responsible for installing electrical systems on advanced naval vessels. The work ranges from complex communication and weapons systems to small power and lighting — offering variety, challenge, and the chance to contribute to projects of national importance.

Inclusive & Supportive Workplace

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process (e.g., for dyslexia, autism, anxiety), we encourage you to discuss this with us.

Security Requirements

Roles are subject to security and export control checks. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. xwzovoh Some positions may require 5–10 years of continuous UK residency for higher-level vetting.

Closing Date: 30 March 2026

Trades tests will take place in March 2026.