Electrical Fitter

Are you an experienced Electrical Fitter / Electrician looking for something genuinely different from the usual commercial or industrial role?

How would you like to work at HM Naval Base Portsmouth
, supporting the Royal Navy and delivering essential temporary power services to vessels and engineering teams?

If you’re qualified, hands‑on and confident working with 3‑phase systems, this could be a brilliant opportunity.

As an Electrical Fitter
, you’ll deliver temporary electrical services across the Naval Base — primarily operating as a shore connections electrician
, ensuring ships and engineering operations receive safe, reliable power infrastructure.

This is not your average static maintenance role. It’s fast‑paced, operational and varied — working around vessels, dockside activity and live engineering environments.

• Delivering temporary electrical supplies across Portsmouth Naval Base
• Working on 3‑phase systems (50
  
  Hz & 60
  
  Hz)
• Supporting shore connections for vessels
• Maintaining the highest safety standards at all times
• Communicating clearly with ship staff and engineering teams
• Supporting Alongside Services when operationally required
• Participating in on‑call rosters and overtime when needed

Every day is different — and the work genuinely supports UK defence operations.

• Completed an Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent route)
• NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations
• Electrical Testing qualification
• BS7671 18th Edition
• Experience with 3‑phase systems (50
  
  Hz & 60
  
  Hz)
• PAT Testing qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

You’re a qualified electrician who enjoys practical, hands‑on work. You’re confident working safely in demanding environments and can adapt to changing operational priorities.

• Safety‑focused
• Flexible and reliable
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable working in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Calm under pressure
• Professional and proactive

• £37,900 salary
• Overtime & on‑call opportunities
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Professional development opportunities
• Occupational health & wellbeing support
• Employee assistance programme
• 50% off entry to the Historic Dockyard

This is a rare opportunity to work inside one of the UK’s most historic and operational naval environments. You’ll be supporting critical infrastructure, working around Royal Navy vessels, and contributing to a service that truly matters.

If you’re an experienced Electrical Fitter / Electrician ready for a more dynamic and purpose‑driven role in Portsmouth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.

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