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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed