Fitter/Mechanical Technician - Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom - The Engineer

Description

Job Title:
Mechanical Fitter

Plymouth, Devon + Relocation Assistance

Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Role Type:
Full time / Permanent

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.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger, contributing directly to the maintenance and upkeep of the Royal Navy's fleet.

This could see you working on Warships, Submarines or within our factories supporting the delivery these complex engineering projects.
Installing and aligning new mechanical equipment, ensuring everything is meticulously positioned and operational
Conducting functional tests and surveys to verify that systems are performing optimally.
Troubleshooting any mechanical issues that may arise and ensuring efficient solutions

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.

We offer a full-time, 36-hour position based at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard, providing you with the opportunity to work in a truly unique environment.

Please speak to the recruitment team about relocation assistance.
We offer travel expenses to the interview (outside of a 35-mile radius of Devonport).
Essential experience of the

Mechanical Fitter:
Operating various workshop machinery specific to mechanical fitting

Experience working in the marine engineering industry, particularly on Royal Navy ships, submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, or large commercial ships.

Demonstrable experience of removing, installing, and overhauling marine mechanical equipment, with a focus on propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, and power generation equipment.

Experience working in a marine engineering environment (desirable)
Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter
We're looking for candidates with a good foundation in mechanical engineering. Completion of a time-served apprenticeship in marine or naval engineering
An indentured apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
A Level-3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
A Level-3 Mechanical Engineering qualification
Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive ten days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
'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
For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive.

If you have any issues with the online application process, please email and one of our advisors will be in contact.

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