Skilled Electrician

Job Title: Skilled Electricians

Job Location: Samlesbury - On site

Salary: £46,089

Requirement: You will be required to provide Qualification Certificates on application and in person. Assessments will take place on 26th November or 3rd December 2026. Attendance at one of these events is required to be considered for the role . Please bring your qualification certificates for verification, as failure to do so will prevent you from undertaking the assessment.

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.

Join Our Team

We are seeking experienced, highly motivated Skilled Electricians to join our Manufacturing team. Working within a complex aircraft production environment, you will play a vital role in the installation, assembly, testing and inspection of aircraft electrical systems, ensuring the highest standards of Product Safety, Quality, and delivery performance are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace programmes within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Core Duties:

• Assemble, install, route, terminate, and secure aircraft electrical wiring, harnesses, looms, and associated components in accordance with engineering specifications. • Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing instructions to support aircraft build activities. • Carry out inspection, continuity, and functional testing of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with quality and airworthiness requirements. • Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives .

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• An Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) in an Electrical discipline. • A Level 3 or above Vocational Qualification in an Electrical subject (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds).

Qualifications gained during Armed Forces service are welcomed; however, applicants must be able to provide evidence that these qualifications are equivalent to the minimum Level 3 requirements outlined above.