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Electrical Fitter

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  • Location: Helensburgh
  • Salary: Up to £39 per hour + Umbrella, inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 26 minutes ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Expiry Date: 02 April 2026
  • Job Ref: BBBH85806_1771491289

Electrical Fitter

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Long term Contract

£39/hour, Umbrella, inside IR35

4 day working week

Must hold live and transferrable SC security clearance used within the last 12 months

The role

As an Electrical Fitter - High Voltage within our Utilities section, you'll take on a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be part of a team that supports the Ministry of Defence at HMNB Clyde, delivering specialist engineering services that keep critical infrastructure running. This is your chance to work on systems that matter - from high-voltage networks to essential power generation - and make a real difference to national security.

Day-to-day, you'll have the following responsibilities:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including LV and HV networks
  • Investigating and diagnosing faults, ensuring timely and effective repairs
  • Working to electrical regulations and safety standards
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings to complete tasks accurately
  • Maintaining Diesel Generators and other critical electrical equipment.

This is a contract position, working 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, giving you a three-day weekend to balance work and life.

Essential experience:

  • Proven experience in electrical fitting or maintenance within an industrial or commercial environment
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Strong focus on safety, including understanding risk assessments and work statements
  • Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces when required

Qualifications:

  • Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, qualified to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent (NVQ3, City & Guilds, HNC etc.)

Security Clearance

  • You must hold live ad transferrable SC used within the last 12 months.