Commissioning Group Mechanical Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer to join their team at HMNB Clyde. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on submarine commissioning and testing, ensuring operational excellence within a high-stakes environment. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and maintain high standards. The position provides competitive compensation and generous overtime rates, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled engineers looking to make a significant impact in naval operations.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

Volunteering leave ('Be Kind Day')

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in submarine operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of high-energy systems in safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct submarine commissioning and testing tasks safely and on time.
• Review complex engineering documentation and manage multiple tasks.

Skills

Propulsion and ship systems

Health & Safety principles

IT systems (ERP, databases, MS Office)

Planning and organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering

Job description

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Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer - Helensburgh

Client: Babcock International Group

Location: Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9d85105f3665

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Role Title: Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer

Location: HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute

Compensation: Up to £44,000 DOE + Generous Overtime Rates

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

About the Role

At Babcock, we’re committed to creating a safe and secure world. Join us as a Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer at our HMNB Clyde site, supporting fleet engineering, facilities management, waterfront services, logistics, and transport within an operating budget, with a focus on continuous improvement in warship and submarine support.

In this role, you will conduct submarine commissioning and testing tasks safely, on time, to specification, and within budget, maintaining close liaison with all stakeholders. Your responsibilities include:

• Applying logical thinking to resolve operational priorities and commissioning requirements.
• Reviewing complex engineering documentation and participating in technical discussions across disciplines.
• Managing multiple tasks, some of which may take several days or weeks to complete.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, with overtime opportunities (double pay on weekends, time and a half on weekdays). The role is onsite at Clyde, Faslane.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience with propulsion and ship systems within submarine operations, maintenance, or commissioning, ideally in Naval Marine, Offshore, or Power Generation sectors.
• Knowledge of high-energy systems in safety-critical environments, with a strong focus on Health & Safety principles.
• Proficient in IT systems, including ERP, databases, and MS Office.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Strong planning, organizational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognized Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC with relevant engineering experience, or equivalent.

The candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, plus life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Shopping savings portal.
• Payment of Professional Fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave.
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell leave.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering leave.