Mechanical Fitter (Marine Engineering)

About the job

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Marine Engineering)
Location: HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, UK
Compensation: £34,522 + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF50419

The Mechanical Fitter role is based within our Fleet Engineering business at Clyde.

The role of Mechanical Fitter
Areas of responsibility will include:

• Carrying out mechanical fitting activities including planned and preventative maintenanceDefect identification and repair on systems within our Marine business area.
• Day to day, you'll work within a team which is responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, testing and commissioning activities on specialist equipment.

Please Note:
That the role holder must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Hours of work will be Monday to Thursday - 8.05am to 4.45pm and Friday 8.05am to 12.05pm
You must be eligible to gain and maintain UK SC security clearance for this role

Essential experience

Previous Mechanical Fitter experience within a Marine Engineering or industrial environment, would be advantageous
You will be able to understand and read drawings and can think on your feet and problem solve with a high attention to detail and fault finding.

Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work to meet acceptance standards.
Experience of Maintenance Procedures, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work with excellent team working skills.

Qualifications

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in an Mechanical Engineering discipline with industry experience.
Generous benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your best
• We have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertis

Make your skills count
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at HMNB Clyde.

As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers' defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

As the Ministry of Defence's commercial partner at HMNB Clyde, Babcock provides specialist engineering support services, including the management of infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines.

Babcock International

For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.
Application Guidance
All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive.