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Jouw werkplek
Plymouth, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Op locatie / op kantoor
Jouw werkdag
Contracttype
Werknemer
Ervaringsniveau
Junior
iconVoltijd (35 u/wk)
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Over de functie

We are recruiting for Mechanical Fitters for work within all business unit areas at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth, this could see you working on Warships, Submarines or within our factories supporting delivering these complex engineering projects.

Using your mechanical experience, you’ll work on a wide variety of mechanical systems and equipment from fluid pumps, diesel engines through to high pressure air system and hydraulic systems. Working to engineering drawings and technical specifications, you’ll also install and align new equipment and carry out system and equipment functional tests and surveys.
Jouw verantwoordelijkheden
  • Installing, aligning and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications
  • Operating workshop machinery and specialised tools safely and effectively
  • Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems
  • Conducting functional testing, leak detection and pressure testing to verify performance
Vereiste vaardigheden
  • If you can bring technical skills and a safe working attitude, then we can offer you the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting engineering projects this country has to offer.
  • You will need the ability to read engineering drawings, to interpret work instructions and be competent in the use of general workshop machinery specific to mechanical fitting.
  • Ideally you will have worked in the marine engineering industry with experience of Royal Navy ships and submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships - although other relevant experience from other engineering sectors will be considered.

Essential Experience: 
  • Demonstratable experience of working within high performing engineering teams focused on delivering engineering projects.
  • Demonstrable experience of working on the Removal, Installation and overhaul of Marine Mechanical Equipment with a particular focus on Propulsion Equipment, Auxiliary systems & Power Generation Equipment.

Preferable additional experience: 
  • Experience of working within Marine Engineering environment
  • Time served apprentice within the field of Marine Engineering / Naval engineering Environment 
 
Qualifications required (at least one of the following): 
  • Indentured Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline 
  • Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline 
  • Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification 
Ability to obtain and hold SC Security clearance is a requirement of this role.
Wat wij bieden
£36,951 Gross OTE including shift £52,918 + 5k Golden Hello
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Golden Hello Up to £5,000 and Relocation Allowance (discretionary) 
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • 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. This Window opens February through to March annually.
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ 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

Wat jij meebrengt

iconBeroepsopleiding / technische opleiding (of hoger)
iconEngels (minimaal één vereist)

Over ons

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.


At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.