Temporary Supervisor - Electrical

Job Title\: Temporary Supervisor - Electrical

Location \:Scotstoun - 4 days per week on site, Fixed term secondment role – 6 months

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing\:

As an Electrical Supervisor supporting the Type 26 programme, you will lead and develop a team of skilled electricians responsible for installing, testing and commissioning complex electrical systems aboard one of the world's most advanced warships. You will drive safe, high-quality delivery against cost and schedule commitments, ensuring work is completed right first time and to exacting naval shipbuilding standards. Working closely with production, engineering, quality and planning teams, you will remove barriers, solve technical challenges and coach your team to achieve outstanding performance while contributing directly to the successful delivery of a critical national defence programme.

Core duties\:

• Lead electrical teams to deliver safe, quality-focused work to programme schedules.
• Coach, develop and support team performance, capability and career progression.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost and delivery performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Resolve technical and production issues through cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure materials, drawings and resources are available to support efficient delivery.

Essential skills\:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing and manufacturing quality standards.
• Knowledge of safety, continuous improvement and production delivery within an industrial environment.

Operations Supervisor Team\:

Join a collaborative, high-performing team delivering the Type 26 programme, where you'll lead skilled tradespeople, solve complex challenges and drive safe, quality-focused delivery. Working collaboratively with other teams, you'll help build one of the world's most advanced warships while developing people, improving performance and shaping future naval capability.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 12th November 2026,