Engineering Technician - Mechanical

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering and technology firm is seeking an Engineering Technician - Mechanical to maintain Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates at Devonport Royal Dockyard. This full-time role involves conducting mechanical systems maintenance, reporting on equipment, and rectifying defects. Candidates should hold a mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience, and be able to achieve SC security clearance. Opportunities for skill growth and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP services

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an RN Engineering Technician is advantageous but not essential.
• Must complete all physical requirements of the job, working onboard ships.
• Ability to generate defect reports and populate information into a management system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance of dedicated mechanical systems and equipment.
• Report on system equipment and condition.
• Rectify defects and restore equipment to operational condition.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Defect resolution

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

IT skills

Adaptable and flexible

Education

ONC, Level 3 NVQ, BTEC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As an Engineering Technician - Mechanical, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for regenerating Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates during deep maintenance periods. You'll bring systems and equipment back to life - replacing the role traditionally held by sailors in the dockyard. This hands‑on, high‑impact role is suitable for an experienced mechanical engineering technician, whose technical expertise will directly contribute to national defence readiness. It's also a chance to grow your skills, work on complex marine systems and be part of something bigger. Day‑to‑day, you'll assist in the maintenance of mechanical systems, report equipment status and restore functionality through defect resolution by:

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance of dedicated mechanical systems and equipment
• Report on system equipment and condition to ensure stakeholder awareness
• Rectify defects and restore equipment to operational condition

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an RN Engineering Technician is advantageous but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job – you will be required to work onboard ships to carry out maintenance duties on a regular basis.
• Proactive attitude and good communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible across a variety of marine maintenance tasks
• IT skills and ability to generate defect reports and populate information into a maintenance management system

Qualifications

• Qualified to ONC, Level 3 NVQ, BTEC, or an equivalent certification in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Or demonstrable equivalent experience within an engineering environment

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake voluntary work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

About Babcock International

Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.