Electrical Fitter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Read/Interpret Electrical Drawings Cable Termination and Crimping Soldering Fault Diagnosis and Defect Rectification Electrical Testing Install Cable Support Systems Gland and Transit Packing (Roxtec, RISE, Brattberg) Safe Systems of Work

FULL DESCRIPTION

Electrical Fitter

We are seeking qualified Electrical Fitters / Marine Electricians to carry out various maintenance work on Royal Naval vessels at HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

  • Reference: BBBH42507_1777449676
  • Posted: 29/04/2026
  • Salary: £26.89 - £37.75 per hour + Overtime Rates
  • Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
  • Type: Contract

Outline of Duties

  • Ensure safe systems of work are carried out at all times.
  • Read/Interpret Electrical Drawings, MDS and Guidance information.
  • Undertake new system fits across all classes of RN vessels.
  • Install various types of Electrical Equipment associated with an RN vessel such as motors, starters, control panels, Radar and associated equipment, weapons systems, internal and external comms.
  • Fault diagnosis and defect rectification.
  • Carry out Electrical Testing.
  • Execute various crimping techniques. ERMA, Gold pin.
  • Soldering
  • Terminate multiple types of Cable.
  • Install Cable Support Systems. Cable Tray/Basket/Conduit/Hangers
  • Install/Reeve cables
  • Pack various types of glands / transits. Roxtec, RISE, Brattberg.
  • Terminate multi pin plugs such as 608 and Amphinol.
  • Remove and install basic mechanical and constructive items as required.

General Information

Based in HM Naval base Portsmouth in support of Royal Navy, RFA and commercial vessels employed as an industrial electrical fitter. Personnel must have a deep understanding of electrical work and be able to carry out the various techniques used in ship repair and support industry. Suitable candidates will have a good understanding of safe systems of work including electrical work, confined spaces, working at height and RN specific safety operations. In addition a basic knowledge of mechanical systems and associated equipment is required. Candidates must be flexible to undertake tasks across any trade discipline as required. Must be prepared to work in a team to provide a high quality service to meet customer expectations.

Qualification Requirements

  • Must have completed recognised electrical apprenticeship.
  • Hold a minimum a level 3 qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) in an electrical discipline.

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