Help us make the world a safer place
An exciting opportunity exists for an Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Technician to join us in Babcock Mission Systems at our Skelton offices based near Penrith, Cumbria. Babcock is a leading defence and technology company delivering a wide range of design, manufacturing and operational support projects to defence customers. Our client's diverse project portfolio continues to grow with a strong focus on world class high integrity maritime, weapons, communications and intelligence solutions

The difference our Engineering Technician will make
You will independently provide engineering and technical support to projects across a wide range of equipment. Your main responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking and providing mechanical and electrical engineering support for Skelton activities, working within engineering best practices
• Carrying out all electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and limited electronic maintenance of station equipment in accordance with scheduled requirements and conforming to current policy.
• Maintaining technical and administrative records and provide information as required.
• Carrying out the supervision of electrical and mechanical installation work either by team members or sub-contractors.
• Monitoring and investigating equipment / component failures and where necessary make recommendations to improve the reliability or maintainability of the equipment or component.
• Installing, inspecting, testing, specifying and if necessary designing, electrical installations in accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Manufacturing mechanical components from patterns or drawings.
• Development and promotion of continual improvements in the Safety, Health & Environmental culture
• Encouraging diversity of thought and promoting an inclusive working environment

Who we're looking for
You will be a driven and experienced electrical or mechanical engineer who is capable of working within a small but highly effective team where the highest of standards are expected from both a technical and behavioural perspective.

Experience
You will have proven experience in a similar role. If you have experience in only one discipline (either electrical or mechanical), you should be capable and committed to training in the alternative discipline.

Key skills and attributes
• A broad skill base in either (or both) electrical and mechanical engineering
• Can work collaboratively and build strong and influential relationships with key team members and sub-contractors to deliver our objectives
• Is a self-starter, who is performance driven - with a desire to make significant contribution/impact.
• Is a critical thinker - who can understand complex issues (balancing the detail and the big picture), using insight/data (evidence) and their judgement to make good decisions
• Has good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Education and Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in either mechanical or electrical engineering disciplines
• Recognised qualification in the operation of workshop machines
• Working at Height Qualification

In return for your skill and passion, you'll get:
• Flexible working (full or part time considered, minimum 30 hours per week)
• Autonomy to perform the role
• The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit

As well as:
• Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts
• Employee Share Scheme
• Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities
• If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments

Where it all fits in:
Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch.
The Critical Communications Business Unit is over 200 personnel strong with in excess of 70% skilled Engineering staff. We have an ever increasing portfolio of opportunities and an ambition for success and to grow. We also embrace the multitude of internal employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within our Babcock team, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence.

Other need to knows:
• You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Application Guidance
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.

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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive 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.

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.

Babcock International Group
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 four market sectors; Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group, which delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services to defence and civil customers across the globe. These range from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training.

Closing date: 31st January 2022

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