Glasgow
Job Title: Electrician Location: Glasgow – Govan and Scotstoun – Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow Salary: £38,662.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable) Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application What you’ll be doing: • Installation of a variety of types of cables (multi-core, single core and co-axial) & electrical systems (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches etc.), • Cable termination and installation of all electrical equipment, • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation, • Collaborate with shipbuilding teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of electrical installations, • Modern Apprenticeship – SVQ 3 or equivalent, • Relevant experience in a marine installation or major industrial installation environment, • Understanding all assessments, Risk, PUWER & COSHH, • Understanding of relevant trade drawings, • Knowledge of tag out process and the correct proving dead procedure, • Mounting of electrical equipment & components Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electrician team: At BAE Systems, we are at the forefront of designing and building world-leading naval ships. Our work is vital to supporting the security and defense of nations around the globe, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality and innovative solutions. As part of our growing team, we are looking for a talented and experienced Electrician to join us as we drive to deliver eight Type 26 frigates to the Royal Navy. As an Electrician within BAE Systems Naval Ships, you will play a key role in the installation of electrical systems on our state-of-the-art naval vessels. Our skilled electrical teams work on a variety of scope from advanced military communication systems and weapons systems to small power and lighting systems. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable 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: 3rd November 2025 – Trades Test will be held in November 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. #LI-PM1 #LI-Onsite
