Job Title: Mechanical Technician
Compensation: £36,951 + Benefits - Gross OTE £52,918 + Golden Hello
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58519
Location
Plymouth, Devon
Overview
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.
What you’ll do:
* Installing, aligning and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications
* Operating workshop machinery and specialised tools safely and effectively
* Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems
* Conducting functional testing, leak detection and pressure testing to verify performance
What you’ll need:
* Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, and static mechanical systems with a marine, nuclear, heavy mechanical, or industrial environment.
* Proficient in laser alignment, vibration analysis, and system commissioning/decommissioning.
* Self-driven with a strong commitment to career development and continuous improvement.
* Experienced in mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.
* Holds a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Golden Hello Up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their 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.
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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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: 07/07/2026
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