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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mechanical FitterLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Helensburgh, Argyll and ButeCompensation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;£40,124 + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time / PermanentRole ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SF68463Build a Career That Helps Protect the NationAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at RNAD Coulport, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.<a></a>The roleAs a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll play a crucial role within our Facility Processing team where your skills will support some of the UK’s most important engineering operations. This is hands‑on work that keeps critical mechanical systems running safely and smoothly contributing directly to national security and supporting the Royal Navy’s ability to operate effectively.You’ll gain experience across a wide range of equipment and systems, carry out maintenance in a specialist environment, and build a career with real purpose. You’ll also join a team committed to engineering excellence, personal development, and continuous improvement.Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake mechanical fitting activities, repairs and inspections across Facility Processing systems and equipment</li><li>Complete planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated tasks to meet business objectives</li><li>Identify and rectify system defects, manufacturing issues and alterations to maintain system performance</li><li>Work within all Health &amp; Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work and Babcock BM&amp;T Clyde policy</li><li>Make suggestions to improve systems and processes to boost productivity and engineering performance.</li></ul><a></a>This is a full‑time role, 36 hours per week, based on site at RNAD Coulport. Set working times: 07:15 to 16:45, Monday to Thursday, giving you a three‑day weekend.Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter:<ul><li>Experience within a marine or industrial engineering environment and/or mechanical maintenance</li><li>Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in varied weather conditions</li><li>Able to understand and interpret engineering drawings and apply strong problem‑solving skills</li><li>High attention to detail with a focus on quality and fault‑finding</li><li>Experience of maintenance procedures, risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.</li></ul>Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter:Essential:<ul><li>Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship at SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ / City &amp; Guilds equivalent), or</li><li>HNC or above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience.</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Additional training or certifications in mechanical, marine or defence‑related disciplines.</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.What we offer <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock&nbsp; has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. <a></a>We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email<a></a> <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 16/02/2026#CLYDEBABTR25#LI-POST

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Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Underwater Maintenance EngineerLocation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Helensburgh, Argyll and ButeCompensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience + Benefits + 35% Shift Allowance &nbsp;Role Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SF70837Engineer beneath the surface — help keep the Royal Navy mission‑readyAt Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Underwater Maintenance Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.The roleAs a&nbsp;Underwater Maintenance Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll provide hands‑on engineering support for in‑water maintenance, inspection and repair when platforms are afloat - work that directly contributes to national security while accelerating your growth in marine and systems engineering. You’ll collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to plan and enable safe, right‑first‑time underwater tasks that keep vessels available and mission‑ready. This is meaningful, career‑defining work in defence, aerospace and engineering.Day‑to‑day you’ll be required to<ul><li>Deliver technical engineering support and guidance to Joint Project Teams for in‑water and diving work packages.</li><li>Act as the technical point of contact for underwater projects and ensure all safety documentation is in place and used.</li><li>Develop method statements with stakeholders across Fleet Operations and SHEQ to identify hazards and mitigations.</li><li>Coordinate dive tasking, produce Dive Project Packs where required, and ensure compliance with defence and industry standards.</li><li>Administer the Babcock Diving Safety Management System and support the Authorised Engineer (Diving) to uphold policy compliance.</li></ul>This role is full time, 36 hours per week and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane. This role operates on a shift basis and includes a 35% shift allowance and 2.8% cash equivalent allowance, payable once Position SQEP is achieved and when shifts commence.Essential experience of the Underwater Maintenance Engineer<ul><li>Understanding of underwater maintenance, inspection and repair techniques.</li><li>Working knowledge of marine engineering practices (mechanical and/or electrical).</li><li>Familiarity with submarine systems and equipment.</li><li>Competence with safe systems of work, risk assessment and quality assurance.</li><li>Awareness of commercial diving operations - desirable but not essential</li></ul>Qualifications for the Underwater Maintenance Engineer <ul><li>HNC in Engineering, an Engineering Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.</li></ul><ul><li>APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) - desirable but not essential</li><li>Microsoft Project (intro/intermediate) - desirable but not essential</li><li>Confined Spaces for Competent Persons; Commercial Diving Project Awareness - desirable but not essential</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe 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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.What we offer<ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>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.</li><li>‘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</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 29/01/2026#CLYDEWC25

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