Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Requirements

• Time served electrician with industrial / maintenance experience
• 17th / 18th Edition
• Extensive knowledge of fault finding
• Knowledge and experience of working to a periodic planned maintenance system – including completion of maintenance inspection records.
• Reactive maintenance repairs of mobile plant including road vehicles, forklift trucks, mobile cranes, dockside & gantry cranes, cherry pickers and scissor lifts
• Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace defective components in motors, generators, controllers, switchboards, and varied electrical fixtures including DC systems.
• Experience of working on DC systems
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit diagrams and schematics
• Install and maintain electrical, electromechanical and electronic parts of machinery and equipment in line with relevant legislation.
• Ensuring that electrical systems adhere to the relevant electrical safety standards and regulations
• Knowledge of electrical legislation and understanding of RAMS / SSOW / Permits / LOTO
• High Voltage Switching / High Voltage Awareness

Qualifications

• Ideally in possession of, or confirmed willing to be trained in;
• Use of MEWP training
• Working at Height training
• Confined Space training

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• The chance to work on complex, cutting-edge naval projects
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Learning & development opportunities to keep building your career.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.