Engineering Technician Marine Deck Machinery

Job Description

Engineering Technician (Marine Deck Machinery)SF33621Location: DevonportBusiness Unit: WarshipsSalary: £31,470 (with 12% uplift on salary iaw RA153)About the roleBabcock Engineering Services provide staff to act as replacement crew members (known as S-Role) in HMS BULWARK during her current extended readiness period. This period will include a Docking Period and the post docking readiness preparations for the ships next operational period. S Role staff are Babcock employees that are contracted and administered under Babcock Terms and Conditions, and day to day workload is directed by Royal Navy Ships StaffYou will be required to monitor the equipment in their charge, audit associated registers and logs, and carry out rounds of machinery and compartments in their Section. You will bring to the notice of the Head of Group all defects, and any undue circumstances discovered during maintenance or operation. Reporting frequently the progress with defect rectification and maintenance. You will enforce safety precautions, paying particular attention to ensuring that systems under maintenance are Tagged Out in accordance with the latest instructions. You will assist the Heads of Group by ensuring that planned maintenance and defect repair is carried out fully, efficiently and to a high standard to achieve the required standard of availability and performance. You will also oversee any work carried out by contractors and arrange subsequent compartment inspections on completion of work. Ensuring that work carried out has been completed in accordance with the contract before signing for acceptance of the work.Specific to type equipment course training is included in the post and training given will vary upon experience of applicant.What do I need to do the roleCandidates must have the ability to operate and maintain marine equipment, undertake minor repairs and basic fault finding. Good knowledge of machinery operating procedures with particular skills in the Marine Engineering discipline. Knowledge of ships husbandry, maintenance and survey and inspection of hull structure and fittings is important. Experience of operating and maintaining upper deck, ship handling and replenishment equipment, fixtures and fittings is necessary.Applicants will be ideally educated to HNC in an engineering or technical subject and/or have relevant expertise, in a seagoing or maritime support industry role. Candidates should hold relevant Industrial, MCA or RN certification applicable to their current level of competence and experience.What else do I need to knowThe role will include a shift pattern.The successful candidate may need to satisfy Ministry of Defence security requirements. This may require you to hold or be eligible/capable of achieving Security Check (SC) clearance and you must be a sole British National.Babcock offers a supportive environment including: enhanced employment terms and conditions, money purchase pension scheme with life assurance, share ownership scheme, Occupational Health services, flexible working hours (only non-industrials), career opportunities and specialist advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams. Additional benefits may also apply for Management posts.Application GuidanceIf you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear you are required to make your current line manager aware that youre applying for this vacancy. You should advise them if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. Babcock will be continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to protect our employees, by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we may face.You will have advance notice should we wish to arrange an interview with you and more information will be provided regarding the format by the recruitment team.This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.Company InformationThis role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. The Marine Sector delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services. Ranging from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training delivered through unique owned and managed infrastructure to defence and civil customers across the globe.Babcock International Group is committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fit your specific needs.Closing date: 23rd February 2021