Mechanical Fitter reference: 1223825301

An Opportunity for Skilled Mechanical Fitters at Babcock's Clyde Site

Babcock International, a company with a proud legacy of safeguarding nations and communities, is seeking dedicated and experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their vital operations at the Clyde site. This permanent, full-time role offers a chance to contribute to a mission-critical environment, working on systems and equipment for the Royal Navy and other entitled vessels.

What Makes This Role Stand Out?

• Meaningful Contribution: Play a direct role in ensuring the operational readiness of naval assets, contributing to national security and a safer world.
• Diverse and Engaging Work: Engage in a wide range of mechanical fitting activities, including repairs, inspections, and planned preventative maintenance. You'll be instrumental in identifying and rectifying defects to maintain peak performance of submarines, surface vessels, and the estate.
• Career Development: Babcock is committed to employee growth. This role offers excellent development opportunities, encouraging you to enhance your skills and contribute to process improvements, increasing productivity.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Beyond the competitive salary of £38,461.00, you'll benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, access to a Digital GP, an employee share scheme, and a shopping savings portal. Additional benefits include payment of professional fees, special paid leave for reservists, holiday trading, and a "Be Kind Day" for volunteering.
• Supportive Environment: Babcock promotes a culture of wellbeing with an employee assistance program supporting physical, mental, and financial health. They are also a disability confident committed employer, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the application and selection process.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates:

• Specialised Environment: This role operates within a high-regulated environment, requiring a strong adherence to safety protocols and processes. Proven experience in such settings is essential.
• Physical Demands: The nature of the work involves operating in confined spaces and at varying heights. Candidates must be comfortable and capable of performing tasks safely and effectively in these conditions.
• Security Clearance: A successful candidate will need to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Eligibility for this clearance is influenced by factors such as place of birth, nationality, and residency history.
• Educational and Apprenticeship Background: A recognized Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship to N/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent, along with a National Certificate in an engineering discipline, is a core requirement.
• Commitment to Safety and Improvement: Beyond technical skills, the ability to work within all Health & Safety legislation and control of work processes is paramount. A proactive approach to identifying and suggesting improvements to systems and processes will be highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking to advance their career within a reputable and secure organisation that values its employees and their contributions. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role where your expertise is respected and your professional growth is encouraged, this position at Babcock's Clyde site warrants your serious consideration.