Mechanical Fitter (Marine Engineering)
Clyde, Faslane
Salary £30,256

About the role

We currently have opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to join our Fleet Engineering team at Babcock.

You will work within a team which is responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, defect identification and repair on mechanical systems aboard submarines and surface ships berthed at HM Naval Base Clyde. These include high pressure / low pressure air systems and hydraulic systems.
Applicants should be comfortable working in confined spaces.

The anticipated salary for this role will be £30,256 per annum.

What do I need to do the role?

You will demonstrate previous experience in Mechanical Fitter roles, preferably gained within a Marine Engineering environment. Experience in Submarine / Ship tag-out and operating procedures, maintenance technical instructions, nuclear procedures and acceptance standards would be advantageous. Key areas of competency we require are as follows:

• SVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering / completed Modern apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Experience of Maintenance Procedures, Risk, and COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work
• Diligence and attention to detail when undertaking all tasks
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills

What else do I need to know?

This role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland. We are well placed for commuter links to Glasgow and the wider region, with easy access for car and public transport.

You may be required to work outside core hours and at locations other than HMNB Clyde when necessary.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock the Aerospace and Defence Company, 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 are 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 will benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

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Application Guidance

If you are currently employed by Babcock, please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.

Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 26/07/2019

Job Reference: 26571