Job Title:

Mechanical Fitter

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available Location: Plymouth, Devon Compensation: £36,951 + Benefits - Gross OTE £52,918 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.

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.

Job details:

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 days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

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