Electrical Fitters

Job description

Location: HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Contract Contract until 05/09/2027

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Fitters to support ship repair and maintenance activities at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Candidates must have strong electrical fitting experience and a good understanding of working safely within a marine, rail or heavy industrial environment.

Key Duties

• Install, maintain and modify electrical systems and equipment on naval vessels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Carry out fault finding, defect rectification and electrical testing.
• Install and terminate cables, cable trays, basket, conduit and hangers.
• Undertake crimping, soldering and multi-pin connector termination.
• Install and pack cable glands/transits, including Roxtec, RISE and Brattberg.
• Install equipment including motors, starters, control panels, communications and associated systems.
• Carry out basic mechanical fitting as required.
• Work flexibly across trade disciplines and as part of a team.

Essential Requirements

• Strong industrial electrical fitting experience.
• Ship repair, marine, offshore or similar industrial experience.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work.
• Awareness of electrical safety, confined spaces and working at height.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work from electrical drawings and technical information.
• Flexible, reliable and safety-focused team player

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,000 and £54,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

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