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 youre qualified, hands-on and confident working with 3-phase systems, this could be a brilliant opportunity.
Whats the role all about?
As an Electrical Fitter, youll 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. Its fast-paced, operational and varied working around vessels, dockside activity and live engineering environments.
Youll be responsible for:
* Delivering temporary electrical supplies across Portsmouth Naval Base
* Working on 3-phase systems (50Hz & 60Hz)
* 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 rotas and overtime when needed
Every day is different and the work genuinely supports UK defence operations.
What youll need
To be successful as an Electrical Fitter, youll have:
* Completed an Electrical Apprenticeship (or equivalent route)
* NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations
* Electrical Testing qualification
* BS7671 18th Edition
* Experience with 3-phase systems (50Hz & 60Hz)
* PAT Testing qualification
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
About you
Youre a qualified electrician who enjoys practical, hands-on work. Youre confident working safely in demanding environments and can adapt to changing operational priorities.
Youll be:
* Safety-focused
* Flexible and reliable
* A strong communicator
* Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Calm under pressure
* Professional and proactive
If youre bored of repetitive site work and want something with real purpose this is it.
Whats in it for you?
* £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
Why consider this role?
This is a rare opportunity to work inside one of the UKs most historic and operational naval environments.
Youll be supporting critical infrastructure, working around Royal Navy vessels, and contributing to a service that truly matters.
Interested?
If youre an experienced Electrical Fitter / Electrician ready for a more dynamic and purpose-driven role in Portsmouth, wed love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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