Overview
As a Mechanical Fitter, you\'ll have a role that\'s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to work on a wide range of projects where you\'ll be at the heart of our operations, assembling and maintaining advanced mechanical systems that help protect national security. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, safety-critical environment where your skills will directly contribute to the readiness of the Royal Navy\'s fleet. You\'ll gain exposure to complex engineering challenges and collaborate with expert teams, accelerating your career development and technical growth.
Responsibilities
* Installing, aligning, and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances.
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
* Operating workshop machinery and specialised tools.
* Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
* Conducting functional tests, leak detection, and pressure testing.
* 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.
* Holds a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting.
* Experienced in mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.
* The successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.
* The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
* Employee share scheme.
* Employee shopping savings portal.
* Payment of Professional Fees.
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave.
* 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. \u2018Be Kind Day\u2019 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.
* Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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