19 Craft jobs in the United Kingdom

Location: Stonehouse GL10 3SX

Pay Rate: £18.50 per hour + overtime

Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts covering days and nights on a 4-shift pattern

• Week 1: 4 Nights (Mon–Thu, 7pm–7am)

• Week 2: 3 Days (Mon–Wed, 7am–7pm) and 3 Nights (Fri–Sun, 7pm–7am)

• Week 3: 4 Days (Thu–Sun, 7am–7pm)

• Week 4: Week off
  

As a Craft Technician, you will be responsible for the setting, calibration, and resolution of technical issues on all equipment within your allocated cell. You will also provide operator training to ensure that equipment is maintained to achieve output targets in line with both quality and health & safety standards.

• Set, check, and calibrate all gauging equipment within the cell.

• Manage the startup, resetting, running, and shutdown of all machines, including fixtures, tooling (ordering included), and work handling equipment.

• Proactively fault-find and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or output targets.

• Maintain equipment to the highest standards, ensuring maximum performance and OE targets are achieved.

• Complete all routine maintenance tasks without fail, including coolant and filtration checks.

• As a Craft Technician, you will train operators within the cell and oversee sign-offs against training plans.

• Ensure quality procedures are adhered to and respond promptly to quality problems.

• Support and implement continuous improvement activities, including scrap reduction, OE improvements, and process controls.

• Communicate the importance of meeting customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Escalate any customer quality concerns immediately to the relevant Product Line Quality team.

• Attend plant communications to stay aligned with business objectives and requirements.

• Follow quality procedures to achieve defined quality objectives.

• Motivated team player with a commitment to total quality

• Previous experience as a Craft Technician or in a similar technical role within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business

• Recognised Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

• Self-motivated with a flexible, positive attitude towards work

• Able to stay calm in high-pressure situations

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload

• Team-oriented and respectful of colleagues (Equality and Diversity)

• Able to comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, including PPE requirements

If you are a technically skilled, proactive individual seeking an opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Craft Technician opportunity.

For further information, please contact Andrei on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Craft Painter

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Bring colour, protection and precision to world-class engineering projects

gap personnel are looking for experienced Craft Painters to join our client’s team working on high-profile marine projects, including submarines and warships. You’ll play a key role in preparing and finishing surfaces to exacting standards, helping deliver critical assets to the highest quality.

What you’ll do

• Prepare bare substrates and existing coatings using systematic surface preparation techniques.
• Apply a range of coating materials by brush, roller, conventional spray and airless spray, ensuring a flawless finish.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues within your area of expertise.
• Understand and follow paint manufacturers’ technical and safety data sheets.
• Maintain tidy and safe working areas, including equipment protection and husbandry.
• Apply damage control markings and raised tallies as required.

What we’re looking for

• Sound understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Previous experience working in marine, industrial or commercial environments (marine experience highly desirable).
• Ability to read and understand MoD BR documents.
• Knowledge of submarines and warships is an advantage.
• Airless spraying and sign writing skills are desirable.
• Willingness to undertake further development training as part of a competency framework.

Qualifications & experience (one of the following):

• NVQ Level 3 in Industrial / Marine Painting & Decorating.
• NVQ Level 2 in Industrial / Marine Painting & Decorating (with a commitment to further training).
• ICATS accreditation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a marine, industrial or commercial painting environment.

Apply today and bring your expertise to some of the most important marine projects in the UK.

Craft Painter

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Bring colour, protection and precision to world-class engineering projects

gap personnel are looking for experienced Craft Painters to join our client’s team working on high-profile marine projects, including submarines and warships. You’ll play a key role in preparing and finishing surfaces to exacting standards, helping deliver critical assets to the highest quality.

What you’ll do

• Prepare bare substrates and existing coatings using systematic surface preparation techniques.
• Apply a range of coating materials by brush, roller, conventional spray and airless spray, ensuring a flawless finish.
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues within your area of expertise.
• Understand and follow paint manufacturers’ technical and safety data sheets.
• Maintain tidy and safe working areas, including equipment protection and husbandry.
• Apply damage control markings and raised tallies as required.

What we’re looking for

• Sound understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Previous experience working in marine, industrial or commercial environments (marine experience highly desirable).
• Ability to read and understand MoD BR documents.
• Knowledge of submarines and warships is an advantage.
• Airless spraying and sign writing skills are desirable.
• Willingness to undertake further development training as part of a competency framework.

Qualifications & experience (one of the following):

• NVQ Level 3 in Industrial / Marine Painting & Decorating.
• NVQ Level 2 in Industrial / Marine Painting & Decorating (with a commitment to further training).
• ICATS accreditation.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a marine, industrial or commercial painting environment.

Apply today and bring your expertise to some of the most important marine projects in the UK.

Location: Stonehouse GL10 3SX

Pay Rate: £18.50 per hour + overtime

Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts covering days and nights on a 4-shift pattern

• Week 1: 4 Nights (Mon–Thu, 7pm–7am)

• Week 2: 3 Days (Mon–Wed, 7am–7pm) and 3 Nights (Fri–Sun, 7pm–7am)

• Week 3: 4 Days (Thu–Sun, 7am–7pm)

• Week 4: Week off
  

As a Craft Technician, you will be responsible for the setting, calibration, and resolution of technical issues on all equipment within your allocated cell. You will also provide operator training to ensure that equipment is maintained to achieve output targets in line with both quality and health & safety standards.

• Set, check, and calibrate all gauging equipment within the cell.

• Manage the startup, resetting, running, and shutdown of all machines, including fixtures, tooling (ordering included), and work handling equipment.

• Proactively fault-find and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or output targets.

• Maintain equipment to the highest standards, ensuring maximum performance and OE targets are achieved.

• Complete all routine maintenance tasks without fail, including coolant and filtration checks.

• As a Craft Technician, you will train operators within the cell and oversee sign-offs against training plans.

• Ensure quality procedures are adhered to and respond promptly to quality problems.

• Support and implement continuous improvement activities, including scrap reduction, OE improvements, and process controls.

• Communicate the importance of meeting customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

• Escalate any customer quality concerns immediately to the relevant Product Line Quality team.

• Attend plant communications to stay aligned with business objectives and requirements.

• Follow quality procedures to achieve defined quality objectives.

• Motivated team player with a commitment to total quality

• Previous experience as a Craft Technician or in a similar technical role within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business

• Recognised Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

• Self-motivated with a flexible, positive attitude towards work

• Able to stay calm in high-pressure situations

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload

• Team-oriented and respectful of colleagues (Equality and Diversity)

• Able to comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, including PPE requirements

If you are a technically skilled, proactive individual seeking an opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Craft Technician opportunity.

For further information, please contact Andrei on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Title: Craft Technician

Location:  Stonehouse GL10 3SX

Pay Rate:  £18.50 - £20.00 per hour + overtime

Shifts:  12-hour rotating shifts covering days and nights on a 4-shift pattern

• Week 1:  4 Nights (Mon–Thu, 7pm–7am)
• Week 2:  3 Days (Mon–Wed, 7am–7pm) and 3 Nights (Fri–Sun, 7pm–7am)
• Week 3:  4 Days (Thu–Sun, 7am–7pm)
• Week 4:  Week off

Position Overview

As a Craft Technician, you will be responsible for the setting, calibration, and resolution of technical issues on all equipment within your allocated cell. You will also provide operator training to ensure that equipment is maintained to achieve output targets in line with both quality and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, check, and calibrate all gauging equipment within the cell.
• Manage the startup, resetting, running, and shutdown of all machines, including fixtures, tooling (ordering included), and work handling equipment.
• Proactively fault-find and resolve issues impacting safety, quality, or output targets.
• Maintain equipment to the highest standards, ensuring maximum performance and OE targets are achieved.
• Complete all routine maintenance tasks without fail, including coolant and filtration checks.
• As a Craft Technician, you will train operators within the cell and oversee sign-offs against training plans.
• Ensure quality procedures are adhered to and respond promptly to quality problems.
• Support and implement continuous improvement activities, including scrap reduction, OE improvements, and process controls.
• Communicate the importance of meeting customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate any customer quality concerns immediately to the relevant Product Line Quality team.
• Attend plant communications to stay aligned with business objectives and requirements.
• Follow quality procedures to achieve defined quality objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Motivated team player with a commitment to total quality
• Previous experience as a Craft Technician or in a similar technical role within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business
• Recognised Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with a flexible, positive attitude towards work
• Able to stay calm in high-pressure situations
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
• Team-oriented and respectful of colleagues (Equality and Diversity)
• Able to comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, including PPE requirements

Benefits

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• On-site canteen
• Free parking
• Comprehensive training provided
• Opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company

If you are a technically skilled, proactive individual seeking an opportunity within a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting Craft Technician opportunity.

For further information, please get in touch with Andrei on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

• Carry out routine and reactive electrical maintenance tasks to support operational uptime.
• Assist with breakdown recovery, inspections, and repair works.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety requirements and statutory regulations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Day Engineering and Manufacturing teams to deliver planned maintenance programmes.
• Use modern maintenance systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP) to log and track tasks.

• A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering (essential).
• Relevant qualifications – City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC, or NVQ Level 3 (certificate evidence required).
• Strong hands-on experience in heavy industrial electrical systems and maintenance.
• Familiarity with permit systems, isolation procedures, and safety legislation.
• A team-oriented approach, with flexibility and strong communication skills.
• Good timekeeping and a proactive attitude to work.

• 27 days personal annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Health Cash Plan with Simply Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (maternity/paternity/adoption)
• Ongoing training and development support

• Lead and coordinate work groups across internal and contractor teams
• Deliver and monitor planned maintenance and engineering work
• Support safe working practices and compliance with engineering standards
• Provide leadership in resolving technical, quality and safety issues
• Maintain accurate records through relevant reporting systems

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline
• A recognised apprenticeship (certification required)
• Experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment
• Flexible, proactive problem-solver with a practical mindset
• Natural leader with strong communication and team coordination skills

• 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays
• Shift uplift
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Health cash plan (Simply Health)
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression and training opportunities

Multi-Skilled LV-HV Craft Jointer

Our client wishes to appoint a Multi-Skilled LV-HV Craft Jointer to use hands on electrical and mechanical skills to help build, install and maintain high voltage and low voltage electrical cables, switchgear and substations. Working as part of a team, you will be required to use safe working processes and follow technical drawings to work across both public and private industrial electrical networks. You will need at least five years' experience as a Cable Jointer or Craft Jointer within the high voltage power, utilities, electrical sectors. You must have a full valid UK driving licence. The basic salary is £40,000 - £50,000 plus a 10% bonus, fully expensed company vehicle, 37 hour working week, and permanent benefits package.

The Role

• Comply with company H&S processes including completion of daily checks, quarterly equipment calibration, site inductions, annual authorisations, task led point of work risk assessments, safety observations and incident reporting.
li>Maintain a safe, orderly and clean working area including vehicles, plant, sites and workshops.
• Promote the company’s reputation through a positive attitude and behaviour, good time keeping and a professional appearance.
< i>Inspection of substations and associated equipment, including the completion of accurate test reports within 7 working days.
• LV and HV cable installation, jointing and terminations in accordance with the company / manufacturer’s quality specifications and processes and within the time allotted
< i>Installing and maintaining electrical switchgear and transformers in accordance with the company / manufacturer’s quality specifications and within the time allotted for this activity. < i>Fault finding and minor remedial repair works, including photographic evidence and reports (as required) on equipment condition.
• Liaising with customers in organising and arranging work to minimise the impact to their business for both personal access and other employees and subcontractors.

The Person   

< i>Trained and experienced using hand and power tools to unload, measure, cut to size, put together and bolt / fix down electrical equipment
• Experience working with LV and HV electrical system components, plant and equipment, with proven jointing and fitting skills
• Hold a C&G Level 3 or equivalent qualification, a recognised Craft Apprenticeship and or Vocational Training equivalent to NVQ Level 3
• Preferably (but not essentially) hold certificates or authorisations for you to act as a competent person when working on sites and substations
• A good written and verbal communicator to manage internal and external relationships
• Able to use a mobile smart phone with email
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence
• Desirably (but not essentially) hold PASMA, IPAF, CITB, ECS or Confined Space certifications.
• Desirably (but not essentially) possess experience working in or adjacent to roads and highways, holding an NRSWA accreditation

Our Client

Our client is responsible for the construction, maintenance, upkeep, renewal, refurbishment and repair of electricity transmission and distribution networks, assets and systems. This includes sub-stations, overhead lines, underground cables, and all associated equipment such as switchgear and transformers, as well other disciplines such as renewable energy sources (wind, solar, BESS etc).

A highly attractive permanent salary and full benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with work longevity and security and continued professional development.

My client is a specialist in delivering innovative power solutions to private network owners, embedded generation investors, and carbon-conscious organisations. From microgrid solutions and battery storage schemes to hydrogen-based generation and major infrastructure network developments, they are at the forefront of the UK's energy transformation.

Their portfolio spans commercial, industrial, healthcare and airport environments - with projects either directly from DNOs or private/commercial clients. With an inclusive culture and a strong pipeline of work, now is a great time to join.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Craftsperson, you'll bring your hands-on electrical and mechanical skills to help build, install and maintain HV and LV electrical systems, including cables, switchgear and substations.

You'll work across both public and private sector projects, using safe working practices and interpreting technical drawings to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete site Health & Safety tasks: daily vehicle checks, risk assessments, equipment calibrations and inductions
• Keep working areas clean, safe and organised (including plant, vehicles and workshops)
• Carry out inspections and accurate test reports for substations and equipment (within 7 days)
• Install, joint and terminate LV & HV cables to high standards within specified timescales
• Install and maintain switchgear and transformers to company/manufacturer standards
• Fault-finding and basic remedial works, including producing photographic evidence and condition reports
• Liaise with customers and colleagues to coordinate access and minimise business disruption

What We're Looking For

• Strong practical experience using hand and power tools to build and fix down electrical equipment (essential)
• Experience with HV/LV electrical components, including HV jointing and fitting (desirable)
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in a recognised Craft Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (essential)
• Competent Person certificates or authorisations for substations/sites (desirable)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Familiarity with using smartphones and email software (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence with B + E categories (essential/desirable)
• Additional training/certs: PASMA, IPAF, CITB, ECS, Confined Space (desirable)
• NRSWA accreditation for highway-adjacent work (desirable)

What's in It for You

• Annual bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Private healthcare
• Discounts via employee rewards portal
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance and professional development through a dedicated L&D programme

If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that values safety, quality and innovation, apply today.

Bring your expertise to a company helping shape the future of energy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.