Defence Mechanical Technician – Test & Measurement Lifecycle

Babcock International Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health checks

Employee shopping portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave 10 days

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock International Group is seeking a Mechanical Technical Officer to own the lifecycle of Test and Measurement Equipment, ensuring assets stay available, compliant, and ready to support operations across the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF.

The role is full-time and on-site at our Donnington/Donington site, requiring coordination across engineering, maintenance, logistics, procurement and QA to deliver value-for-money support while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project-based environment.
• Experience producing or managing technical documentation.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical equipment activities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple workstreams and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle support of Test and Measurement Equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, inventory, and logistics activities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
• Support procurement activities and supplier performance management.
• Monitor equipment compliance, availability, and ongoing support requirements.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering apprenticeship (ONC)

ONC level or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Babcock International Group is seeking a Mechanical Technical Officer to own the lifecycle of Test and Measurement Equipment, ensuring assets stay available, compliant, and ready to support operations across the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF.

The role is full-time and on-site at our Donnington/Donington site, requiring coordination across engineering, maintenance, logistics, procurement and QA to deliver value-for-money support while maintaining high technical standards.