Electrician - 2025 Demand

Job Title Electrician

Location Glasgow, United Kingdom

Salary & Shifts Range of payrates based on shifts, full breakdown below



Introduction



Our partner, BAE Systems, are looking for experienced Electricians to join their growing team in Glasgow on a 12 month contract, with competitive pay rates on offer for both and those commuting from further afield.



As part of a specialist team, you'll be working on the Type 26 city glass frigates, a new of ship being built by the navy. If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, click the apply button now, or read on to find out more.



What will I be doing?



As an Electrician, you'll take the lead on installing a wide range of cables, including multi-core, single core, co-axle, and fibre optic. You'll also install electrical systems, such as junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches etc.



Outside of this, you'll support on a range of activities including cable reeving, banding and terminations, and the alignment and installation of all electrical equipment.



You'll carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance to make sure that equipment runs efficiently, troubleshooting any electrical issues that you identify. You'll work closely with other team members and departments to make sure that projects are completed on time, providing technical support and guidance where needed.



What do I need to succeed?



You're an experienced Electrician, with either an NVQ Level 3 Qualification in a relevant subject, or a time served Apprenticeship in a relevant trade.



You're comfortable reading and working from technical electrical drawings, and have a good understanding of electrical systems and components. You're a strong communicator, with a real attention to detail, and a drive to consistently meet safety standards and regulations.



You'll also need to be eligible for SC clearance, due to the secure nature of this Defence project.



Pay rates



BAE Systems offers a range of payrates for PAYE contractors, depending on your allocated shifts, and the distance you're travelling to reach the site. You can speak to our team to find out more about the shift options by clicking the apply button.



PAYE- If travelling within 39 miles of work location



Standard Shift - £19.40 per hour

Weekend and Night Shift - £25.80 per hour

Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.52 per hour

Sunday OT - £42.02 per hourUmbrella - If travelling within 39 miles of work location



Standard Shift - £25.22 per hour

Weekend and Night Shift - £33.36 per hour

Weekday and Saturday OT - £35.43 per hour

Sunday OT - £47.20 per hourPAYE - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location



Standard Shift - £27.40 per hour

Weekend and Night Shift - £33.80 per hour

Weekday and Saturday OT - £31.52 per hour

Sunday OT - £42.02 per hourUmbrella - If travelling more than 39 miles to work location



Standard Shift - £35.62 per hour

Weekend and Night Shift - £43.76 per hour

Weekday and Saturday OT - £35.77 per hour

Sunday OT - £47.43 per hour



Why BAE Systems?



BAE Systems provide some of the world's most advanced and technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. They employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people across roughly 40 countries.



At the core of BAE Systems is their purpose - they play their part in protecting what matters; making the future more secure for everyone by creating bold, pioneering security products and services that can change the world we live in.



What's my next step?



If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Click the apply button and share your CV with us - from there, our team will be in touch with you to discuss next steps