Electrician

Job description

Electrician – Aerospace & Defence | Glasgow | Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern: Onsite / Shift-Based

Salary: £38,662 per annum

➕ Shift Allowance: Up to 33% additional

Electrician Job – Glasgow

We are recruiting an experienced Electrician to join a global Aerospace & Defence manufacturing organisation based in Glasgow. This is a permanent, onsite role offering long-term security, structured shifts, and competitive pay.

⚠ Trade papers are mandatory and must be submitted with your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical installation work within an industrial / manufacturing environment
• Installation of multi-core, single-core and coaxial cables
• Electrical wiring, cable routing and cable containment
• Installation and assembly of:
• Junction boxes
• Fuse panels
• Consoles
• Transformers
• Switchgear and control panels
• Cable termination, testing and equipment installation
• Use of hand tools and power tools in line with health & safety regulations
• Working from electrical schematics, drawings and wiring diagrams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Electrician with completed Modern Apprenticeship
• Valid Trade Papers (required at application stage)
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial or aerospace environments
• Strong understanding of electrical installation drawings and schematics
• Health & Safety knowledge including:
• SHE Induction
• COSHH
• Working at Height
• Ability to work onsite and as part of a skilled electrical team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or Heavy Engineering
• Previous shift-based working experience
• Familiarity with industrial electrical standards

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Electrician role in Glasgow
• Competitive basic salary with 33% shift allowance
• Long-term career stability with a global employer
• Opportunity to work on high-spec, safety-critical projects

Apply now for this Electrician job in Glasgow by submitting your CV and trade papers for immediate consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English