Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Creating a safe and secure world has never been more important. As a part of our team in Rosyth, you’ll be playing a key part in that by helping to build the new ‘Inspiration’ class of frigates that will be at the heart of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet – and there’s plenty you’ll get in return.

Get overtime.

Work a 37-hour week on a base salary of £36,231 + benefits and enjoy plenty of opportunities to boost your earnings potential with flexible overtime.

Get skills development.

You’ll be bringing skills that will be vital to delivering the Type 31 frigate programme, and we’ll support you to continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

Get long-term security.

We’re committed to delivering five Type 31 frigates by the end of 2028 but, with operations and opportunities spanning the length and breadth of the UK, your career can grow across our business.

Get a tight knit team.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team, working alongside other experienced professionals like yourself who are all helping to create a safe and secure world, together.

Get home safe every day.

The number one factor in Rosyth is safety. Yours. We have instilled a safety culture that ensures we all get to go home safe every day and return to work the next day.

Get on with building the Type 31

This is one of the most exciting engineering projects this country has to offer. As a Electrical Technician, you’ll be contributing day-to-day by:

The Installation of electrical equipment within the marine environment, including shock and non-shock mounted items.
The Installation of cable containments systems.
The Installation and check wire of electrical systems cabling within the marine environment, systems including but not limited to Power distribution, Lighting, Fire detection, Control circuits and Combat systems.
The Glanding and termination of cabling at equipment, various methods required ranging from single core domestic style, to combat systems Mil spec connectors.
The Installation and test of fibre optic systems.

What you’ll need to join us are:

Multi pin Plug Connection/Assembly
Low Voltage Systems installation
Installation of control systems
Fire detection and alarm systems installation and maintenance
Emergency lighting installation and maintenance
Installation and maintenance of broadcast systems
A minimum of an ONC Electrical Engineering or a Level 3 Electrical apprenticeship.

Babcock

From submarines beneath the waves to secure communications in space, Babcock plays a critical role in international defence. In a world of significant geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important. No-one is closer to our customers, or as dedicated to their cause. We make their mission, our mission; delivering the capability they need, available to them wherever and whenever and however they need it. Our customers, and the mission we share, inspire us each and every day to strive for excellence as we create a safe and secure world, together.

Babcock is a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.