Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Glascoed, On site, 5 days per week on site- this role include shift working

Salary: Up to £40,677 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Maintenance technicians ensure the safe and reliable operation of all assets and infrastructure across site. Delivering planned maintenance against Reliability Centred Maintenance and Statutory Requirements, supporting Continuous Improvements projects and breakdown repairs.

Core duties:

• Following Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) guidelines within the Engineering Services department in accordance with Site Policies and Procedures.
• Providing a proactive and technical resource to solve plant, equipment, and control system faults.
• Ensuring the sites electrical infrastructure, plant and equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Interacting with the computerised maintenance management system to ensure maintenance work queues are managed effectively and your customer is updated appropriately.

Essential Skills:

• Time Served Apprenticeship via an approved body or organisation.
• ONC and/or HNC (or equivalent qualification) in a electrical topic.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of electrical systems, including permits and isolation procedures.

The Maintenance team:

Maintenance is a highly experienced multi-disciplined team, working on a wide range of electrical services, utility and production. Effective communication with all stakeholders at a site level is key to ensuring an efficient operation.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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