Mechanical Engineer

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth. You will deliver cutting-edge solutions and support naval programmes. Candidates should have mechanical engineering experience, preferably at the Engineer level, and knowledge of IPS and S-Series standards. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical engineering.
• Operated at Engineer level with expertise in IPS and supportability.
• Knowledge of S-Series standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Integrated Product Support (IPS)

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualified or above in electrical or mechanical

Tools

ARM modelling software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

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

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

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF 69785

Shape the Future of Defence Engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer at either our Devonport Royal Dockyard, Babcock Technology Centre or Leicester sites.

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 standards 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

• 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 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.

Closing date: 19/12/2025

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