Assembly Fitter
Permanent, Full-time
Bristol Based

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit an Assembly Fitter to join our Defence Systems Technology business unit which is within the Marine Division. You'll be part of a large production function working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, for the Royal Navy and international clients.

Using your experience within a medium or heavy engineering environment, you will fit/build assemblies and sub-assemblies to close tolerances. This role is incredibly varied and will include; detail-fitting using hand, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic assembly tools, drilling, tapping and fettling, lifting and slinging, working at height and within confined spaces.
As well as being part of a business that continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace, we'll also provide you with all the training, support and benefits that you'd expect from a global company.

What do I need to do the role?

You'll need to have previous fitting/assembly/build experience, within a medium or heavy engineering environment and hold either an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or the equivalent qualifications.
Would also like you to have experience in all or some of these areas:

• Experience within Aviation is highly desirable
• Be self-motivated and used to working to tight deadlines.
• Be methodical with a good attention to detail.
• Be safety conscious.

What else do I need to know?

• We are based at Ashton, Bristol.
• Permanent position with a competitive annual salary and excellent benefits.
• Hours are 7:30am to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30 on Friday.
• Overtime is available

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

 
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