Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £39, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Build a Safer World with Babcock
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 HMNB Clyde Faslane site.
The role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of maintaining and repairing critical mechanical systems and equipment that support national defence operations. This is a hands-on role where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and reliability of our infrastructure. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, working in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can thrive.
Day-to-day you’ll be:
1. Completing planned preventative maintenance across mechanical systems and equipment
2. Identifying and resolving system defects and manufacturing issues
3. Suggesting improvements to systems and processes to boost productivity
4. Ensuring all work complies with health and safety legislation and internal policies
5. Working within Safe Systems of Work and control of work processes
This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.
Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter
6. Proven experience in mechanical fitting
7. Strong understanding of mechanical systems and pressure systems
8. Ability to interpret engineering drawings
9. Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment maintenance and repair
Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter
10. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical discipline
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 .
What we offer
11. Generous holiday allowance
12. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
13. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
14. Employee share scheme
15. Employee shopping savings portal
16. Payment of Professional Fees
17. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
18. Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
19. ‘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
20. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.