Electrician - Marine/Naval Experience

Electrician 📍 Scotstoun, Scotland 💰 £28.80 per hour 📅 12-month contract 💼 PAYE or Umbrella | Inside IR35 We are looking for experienced Electricians with marine experience to support the construction and outfitting of…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Pay rate £28.80 – £38.70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Electrician

📍 Scotstoun, Scotland

💰 £28.80 per hour

📅 12-month contract

💼 PAYE or Umbrella | Inside IR35

We are looking for experienced Electricians with marine experience to support the construction and outfitting of naval vessels at Scotstoun.

Marine experience is essential for this role.

The Role

Installing and routing electrical cabling, including multi-core, single-core, coaxial and fibre optic cables
Carrying out cable reeving, dressing, banding, glanding and terminations
Installing and aligning electrical equipment including junction boxes, fuse panels, transformers, switchgear and consoles
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
Carrying out electrical installation, inspection and testing activities
Working safely and in line with HSE and quality requirements
Working alongside other trades to support vessel build programmesThe Candidate

Previous marine/shipbuilding electrical experience is essential
Experience in electrical installation, assembly or maintenance
Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Experience installing and terminating a range of cable types
Strong understanding of electrical installation practices
High standards of workmanship and attention to detail
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalentThis is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile naval shipbuilding programmes, contributing to the delivery of complex vessels within the defence sector.

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