Electrical Fitters

We are currently recruiting for experienced Electrical Fitters to support ongoing work within a major UK naval dockyard environment. This is a long-term contract opportunity working on Royal Navy and commercial vessels, involving installation, termination, testing and fault-finding across complex marine electrical systems.

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 Amphenol.
• 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 (SVQ / NVQ / City & Guilds) in an electrical discipline