Mechanical Fitter - Combat Systems

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter - Combat Systems Location: Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute Compensation: £35,558 + Attractive Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF55509 At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world, together, and ifyou join us, you can play your part as a Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter at our Clyde, Faslane site. The role As a Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter youll have a role thats out of the ordinary where youll be key to the business. Day to day, youll undertakemechanical fitting activities, repairs and inspections on systems and equipment on all Royal Navy and other entitled Vessels and, when required, in other sections including the Estate. Completion of all planned preventative maintenance and nuclear implicatedwork to ensure the department meets the objectives of the business Identification and rectification of all system, manufacture, defects and alterations to ensure the continued availability and performance of HMNB Clyde Submarines, Surface Vessels and the EstateEnsure that work is carried out in line with current processes and make suggestions on improving systems and processes to increase productivity in accordance with set objectives and timescales Work within all H&S legislation, Safe Systems of Work and controlof work processes within BM&T Clyde policy Essential experience of the Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter Previous experience within a marine/engineering environment and/or having experience with submarine combat systems especially submarine command/sonar systemsis highly desirable but not essential You will be comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather conditions You will be able to understand and read drawings and have the ability to think on your feet and problem solve with a highattention to detail and fault finding Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and a focus on producing high-quality work to meet rigorous acceptance standards Experience of maintenance procedures, risk, and COSHH assessments and Safe Systems of Work withexcellent team working and interpersonal skills This role is full-time, 36-hours per week, based onsite at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh. Working hours will be 08:05 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday, and 08:05 to 12:05 on Fridays. Qualifications for the Combat SystemsMechanical Fitter Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or a Minimum of HNC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with industry experience. The successful candidate must be able to achieve SCsecurity clearance level for this role. Our Benefits Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive10 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 dayspaid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Babcock International For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a betterworld. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Closing Date - 12/04/2024 #BABDESTNUCJBRP1_UKTJ