Position: Electrician Job ID: 3456/5 Location: Portsmouth Rate/Salary: Local (within 39 miles) – £26.89/hr Non-local (outside 39 miles) – £37.75/hr Type: 12-Month contract HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas. The below job description will outline this position of:Electrician Typically, this person will be a skilled tradesperson responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of electrical systems and components on ships. The role focuses on delivering high-quality work to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient ship performance in line with company and industry standards. HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity. Duties and responsibilities of the Electrician: * Installation of all types of cables (multi-core, single core, co-axial, fibre optic) and Installation and alignment of electrical systems and equipment (junction boxes, fuse panels, consoles, transformers, switches, etc.). * Cable reeving, banding, terminations, and testing. * Fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical parts of the ship as required. * Using hand and mechanical tools to carry out fabrication and installation tasks. * Supporting apprentices and junior colleagues with knowledge transfer and coaching when needed. Qualifications and requirement for the Electrician: * Experience as a marine electrician or industrial background (large-scale) * Good knowledge of electrical trade practices, fabrication, and installation processes. * Ability to read and interpret fabrication and installation drawings. * Relevant trade papers or apprenticeship completion. * Clear understanding of SHE regulations and risk awareness. This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role