Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter - Faslane
Location: Clyde - Faslane
Compensation: £35,558
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF55509
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 Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter at our Faslane site.
The role
As a Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary where you'll be key to the business.
Day to day, you'll undertake mechanical fitting activities, repairs and inspections on systems and equipment on all RN and other entitled Vessels and, when required, in other sections including the Estate.
• Completion of all planned preventative maintenance and nuclear implicated work 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 Estate
• Ensure 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 control of 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 systems is 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 high attention 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 with excellent team working and interpersonal skills
36 hour working week. 8:05 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday 8:05 to 12:05 on Friday Full time onsite.
Qualifications for the Combat Systems Mechanical Fitter
Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ and C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in an Mechanical Engineering discipline with industry experience.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security 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 receive 10 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
Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have 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.
Closing Date - 27/01/24
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