Mechanical Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Plymouth. You will deliver critical supportability solutions for advanced naval programs while working in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical engineering, knowledge of IPS, and strong communication skills. The role offers hybrid working with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Holiday Trading benefit

Excellent development opportunities

Volunteer leave day

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical engineering.
• Operated at Engineer level with expertise in IPS and supportability.
• Strong communication skills with customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct availability, reliability, maintainability and sustainability analysis.
• Support Integrated Product Support (IPS) activities for new-build warships.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to produce IPS artefacts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Integrated Product Support (IPS)

S-Series standard

Customer-facing communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in electrical or mechanical

Tools

ARM modelling software

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG; Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ; Leicester, GB, LE3 1UF

Location: Plymouth, Devon or Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Leicester, Leicestershire + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Compensation: Up to £49,104 dependent upon experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF 69785

Shape the Future of Defence Engineering

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering cutting‑edge supportability solutions for one of the UK’s most advanced naval programmes. This is your chance to make a real impact, helping ensure the reliability and sustainability of critical defence assets while developing your own expertise in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll carry out a varied key role, working in a fast paced environment where you’ll be a vital part in developing Integrated Product Support (IPS) solutions for a new build Warship programme.

• Conduct availability, reliability, maintainability and sustainability analysis and modelling.
• Deliver and support Integrated Product Support (IPS) activities for new‑build warships.
• Collaborate with partners, customers and internal teams to produce IPS artefacts and deliverables.
• Provide technical input into maintenance schedules and spares planning.
• Ensure compliance with S‑Series standards and programme requirements.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office/ onsite and 3 days working from home.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer

• Prior experience in mechanical engineering.
• Operated at Engineer level with expertise in IPS and supportability.
• Knowledge of S‑Series standard and ARM modelling software.
• Strong communication skills - customer‑facing experience is beneficial.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 qualified or above in electrical or mechanical

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / 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

• 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 volunteering 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.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has 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.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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