Ship Services Technician

Ships Service Technician Roles for our client working at the Portsmouth shipyard - HMS Duncan (Care & Protection)

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Start Date: August onwards

Contract: Initial 3-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