Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £39, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Shape the future of marine engineering with a career that matters
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 our Marine Engineering team, helping to maintain and support critical systems that keep the Royal Navy operational. This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to work on high-integrity assets that protect our nation and make a real impact on global security.
You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team, developing your expertise in a dynamic environment where safety, precision and innovation are paramount. Whether you're inspecting, repairing or improving mechanical systems, your work will directly contribute to national defence and your own professional growth.
Day-to-day you’ll be required to:
1. Carry out mechanical fitting, repairs and inspections on marine systems and equipment
2. Complete planned preventative maintenance and nuclear-implicated tasks
3. Identify and resolve system defects to ensure operational readiness
4. Follow health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
5. Suggest improvements to enhance productivity and performance
This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday and is based at HMNB Clyde Faslane site.
Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter
6. Background in marine or industrial engineering, with mechanical maintenance experience
7. Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions
8. Able to read and interpret technical drawings and solve problems independently
9. Strong attention to detail and fault-finding skills
10. Familiar with maintenance procedures, COSHH, risk assessments and safe systems of work
Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter
11. Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (SVQ Level 3, NVQ, or City & Guilds equivalent) or HNC or above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience
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
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. 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.
20. ‘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
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.