Mechanical Fitter Full Time

As a Mechanical Fitter within our Shiplift Facility, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of operations that keep our naval assets mission ready. This is a hands-on role where your mechanical expertise will directly support national defence, making a real impact on the safety and security of the UK. Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear-implicated tasks.

Performing mechanical fitting, inspections and repairs on Shiplift systems and equipment.

Identifying and resolving system defects to maintain performance and availability.

Working safely within all health and safety legislation and company policies. This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 07:15 to 16:45 and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane. Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter

Background in marine or industrial engineering, with mechanical maintenance experience.

Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions.

Skilled in fault finding and delivering high-quality work to strict standards.

Familiar with maintenance procedures, COSHH, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ/C&G equivalent), or HNC and above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

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. 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

Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.