Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Location:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Multiple Opportunities

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £35,530 + Benefits - Gross OTE £50,882

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF58519

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 historic Devonport Royal Dockyard - home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity - with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.

Mechanical Fitter Opportunities

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Mechanical Fitter to work on a wide range of projects. You'll be working on submarines and warships to factory-based engineering projects, you will also work on some of the most advanced mechanical systems in the defence sector. This is a hands-on role where your skills will directly contribute to national security, while offering you the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and meaningful environment.

What you'll do:

Installing and aligning mechanical equipment with precision and care.
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Conducting functional tests and surveys to ensure optimal system performance.
Operating workshop machinery and tools specific to mechanical fitting.
Troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions.

What you'll need:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
Experience operating workshop machinery used in mechanical fitting.
Background in marine engineering, including work on Royal Navy ships, submarines, or large commercial vessels.
Indentured apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ().

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has 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.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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