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Electrical Fitter (Combat Systems)

Employer
Babcock
Location
Faslane, Argyll & Bute, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Oct 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Defence, Engineering
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

Electrical Fitter (Combat Systems)
Clyde, Faslane
Salary £31,164

About the role

At HMNB Clyde, we manage a number of activities on behalf of the MOD and currently we're looking for an Electrical Fitter to join us. We provide highly specialised engineering support services, including operational maintenance, upgrades and repair to ships and submarines and submarine operator and maintainer training for the Royal Navy's Astute Class submarines.

You will work mainly on submarines and occasionally surface ships. This will include electrical work; including fault finding, repair and installation of parts, often in confined spaces and heights. Investigating and diagnosing faults, repairing and maintaining specialist equipment, replacing components and installing and testing cables.

This is a great opportunity to working with a wide variety of different systems, equipment and vessels advancing your knowledge and broadening your experience.

What do I need to do the role?

You will hold a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, qualified to SVQ level 3 as a minimum and relevant work experience beyond apprenticeships is desirable.

You will have previous experience within a marine/engineering environment and having worked with Submarine Sonar and Combat Systems, hydraulic systems or electrical distribution systems would be an advantage.

You will have the ability to understand and read drawings with a high attention to detail and keen eye for finding faults.

You will also be a proactive individual with the ability to think on your feet / problem solve, are relatively autonomous, and follow/work to instructions and set procedures whilst demonstrating excellent 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 must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Occasional overtime desirable. There is an availability sheet that goes out on a weekly basis.

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

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 we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 25/10/2019

Job Reference: 27555

Company

For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering support.

Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, infrastructure management, and specialist training, we help customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear.

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