Mechanical Fitter reference: 1182819601

Job Title: Mechanical FitterLocation: Helensburgh, Argyll & ButeCompensation: £38,461 + BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF61409

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 our Faslane site.

The roleAs a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will undertake mechanical fitting activities and conduct operations on our Waterfront systems and equipment. Day-to-day, you’ll ensure completion of all planned preventative maintenance to ensure the department meets the objectives of the business.

Completion of all defect and repair activity to ensure the department meets the objectives of the business. Ensure that work is carried out in line with current processes and make suggestions on improving systems and processes to increase productivity and safety in accordance with set objectives and timescales. Work within all H&S legislation, Safe Systems Of Work and control of work processes in accordance with BM&T Clyde policies. Operate Waterfront systems and equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time 36 hours per week, Monday – Thursday with a 3 day weekend and is based on site at Faslane.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical fitting working experience Experience and knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment Experience with interpretating engineering drawings Knowledge or experience in a marine background would be advantageous but not essential

Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent is essential.

Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain 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 (www.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 [email protected] 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.

Closing date: 30/08/2025

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