Electrician – Aerospace & Defence | Glasgow | Permanent

Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern: Onsite / Shift-Based
Salary: £38,662 per annum
➕ Shift Allowance: Up to 33% additional

Electrician Job – Glasgow

We are recruiting an experienced Electrician to join a global Aerospace & Defence manufacturing organisation based in Glasgow. This is a permanent, onsite role offering long-term security, structured shifts, and competitive pay.

⚠️ Trade papers are mandatory and must be submitted with your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical installation work within an industrial / manufacturing environment

• Installation of multi-core, single-core and coaxial cables

• Electrical wiring, cable routing and cable containment

• Installation and assembly of:

  • Junction boxes

  • Fuse panels

  • Consoles

  • Transformers

  • Switchgear and control panels

• Cable termination, testing and equipment installation

• Use of hand tools and power tools in line with health & safety regulations

• Working from electrical schematics, drawings and wiring diagrams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Electrician with completed Modern Apprenticeship

• Valid Trade Papers (required at application stage)

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, industrial or aerospace environments

• Strong understanding of electrical installation drawings and schematics

• Health & Safety knowledge including:

  • SHE Induction

  • COSHH

  • Working at Height

• Ability to work onsite and as part of a skilled electrical team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or Heavy Engineering

• Previous shift-based working experience

• Familiarity with industrial electrical standards

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Electrician role in Glasgow

• Competitive basic salary with 33% shift allowance

• Long-term career stability with a global employer

• Opportunity to work on high-spec, safety-critical projects

Apply now for this Electrician job in Glasgow by submitting your CV and trade papers for immediate consideration.