Ship Service technician

Ships Service Technician Roles for our client working at the Portsmouth shipyard. Location: Portsmouth Naval Base Start Date: Immediate Contract: Initial 6-month contract Clearance Required: BPSS (SC clearance in progress acceptable) Role Overview Our client is seeking experienced Ships Service Technicians to support work on HMS Duncan within a care and protection environment. Candidates with a strong marine or naval engineering background are highly desirable, although applications from Weapon Engineers or safety-focused engineers will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile defence programme with potential for contract extension following the initial term. Essential:

• Engineering background within marine, naval, defence, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of engineering best practices
• Ability to work effectively within a structured team environment
• Eligible for BPSS clearance with SC clearance in progress

Desirable

• Marine engineering background
• Previous Royal Navy or defence sector experience
• Weapon Engineering experience
• Electrical experience Training & Development
• Initial 3-week training programme provided Working Hours
• Standard 37-hour working week: o Monday – Thursday: 8-hour shifts o Friday: 5-hour shift
• Candidates must complete 5 x 12-hour shifts per month Shifts may be: 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am If you’re interested, please apply directly or contact (url removed), with an updated CV