Job Title: Waterfront Electrical Fitter
Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation: £40, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Power the Engineering That Protects the Nation
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Fitter at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
The role
As an Electrical Fitter, you’ll play a vital part in our Waterfront Section, helping to maintain and enhance the electrical systems that keep the Royal Navy’s fleet ready for operations. This is a role at the heart of UK defence—where your technical skills support national security, protect communities and contribute to engineering that truly matters.
You’ll work across a variety of electrical systems and equipment, carrying out inspections, repairs and maintenance that support safe and reliable operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, improve working practices and be part of an expert, supportive team that values accuracy, safety and continuous improvement.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated activity in line with business objectives
2. Identifying and rectifying system defects, manufacturing issues and alterations to maximise system performance
3. Carrying out electrical fitting activities, repairs and inspections across Waterfront systems and, when needed, other sections including the Estate
4. Working within Health & Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work and BM&T Clyde policies
5. Suggesting improvements to systems and processes to enhance productivity and safety.
This is a full‑time role, 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, working on site at HMNB Clyde with a consistent 07:15–16:45 schedule and a three‑day weekend.
Essential experience of the Waterfront Electrical Fitter:
6. Experience in a marine or industrial engineering environment and/or electrical maintenance
7. Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in varied weather conditions
8. Able to read and interpret engineering drawings with strong problem‑solving abilities
9. High attention to detail with a commitment to rigorous engineering standards
10. Experience in maintenance procedures, risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.
Qualifications for the Waterfront Electrical Fitter:
11. Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship at SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ / City & Guilds equivalent), or
12. HNC or above in an Electrical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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