Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £40, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent or Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF
Shape the Future of Defence Engineering
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at HMNB Faslane, near Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute.
The role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the capability and readiness of critical defence assets. This is hands‑on engineering with purpose—where your technical expertise helps maintain the safety and performance of essential equipment across the site. You’ll work within our STAT Test team, carrying out mechanical testing, inspections and repairs that contribute directly to national security.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Completing planned preventative maintenance across mechanical systems and equipment
2. Identifying and resolving defects, faults and alterations across a range of assets
3. Following established processes and recommending improvements to enhance productivity
4. Working safely within all Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work and BM&T Clyde policies
5. Carrying out manual work including lifting, bending, using tools and standing for extended periods.
This full‑time role is 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, giving you a three‑day weekend every week. The position is based on-site at HMNB Faslane.
Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter
6. Proven mechanical fitting experience
7. Strong understanding of mechanical systems and equipment
8. Ability to interpret engineering drawings
9. Knowledge and experience of pressure systems.
Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter
10. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical discipline.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is 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 Babcock
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE organisation with over 26, people working together to make a difference.
Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.
We call that lifetime engineering.
Join us and see how far we can go, together.
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