Marine Electrical Fitter

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

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company seeks a Marine Electrical Fitter in Helensburgh. This full-time role involves performing preventative maintenance on marine systems. Candidates should have an electrical engineering qualification and experience in a marine or industrial environment. Generous benefits include a matched pension scheme and health consultations. The closing date for applications is 30/09/25.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a marine/industrial engineering environment and/or experience with electrical maintenance.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to read drawings and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Completion of planned preventative maintenance and nuclear implicated work.
• Identification and rectification of system defects to ensure performance.
• Make suggestions to improve systems and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC in Electrical Engineering with industry experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Marine Electrical Fitter

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £39,999 plus benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF62118

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Fitter at our Clyde, Faslane site near Helensburgh.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Marine Systems
• 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

Working pattern: 36 hour working week. 07.15 to 16:45 Monday to Thursday. Full time onsite at HMNB Clyde

Essential experience

• Previous experience within a marine/industrial engineering environment and/or experience with electrical maintenance
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to read drawings, think on your feet and problem solve with high attention to detail and fault finding
• 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 teamwork and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ or C&G equivalent) or HNC and above in Electrical Engineering with industry experience

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain SC security check level 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 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 allows buying additional leave or selling up to one week of annual leave
• “Be Kind Day” enables one paid leave day per year for volunteering

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer and support reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages. If you need adjustments, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.

We’re committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 30/09/25

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