Mechanical Production Support Operative

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Mechanical Production Support Operative at HMNB Devonport to assist in the mechanical assembly, maintenance and repair of components and systems on naval vessels and in factory settings.

The role involves supporting production teams with tooling and materials, carrying out inspections and fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards in a high-risk, defence environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance and production support.
• Experience on marine platforms or in industrial manufacturing/maintenance environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in high‑risk environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical assembly, maintenance and repair of components and systems on naval vessels and factory settings.
• Support production teams with tooling, materials and technical guidance.
• Carry out inspections, fault diagnosis and basic testing of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers and quality teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Production support

Engineering drawings

Health & safety

Hydraulic systems

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Production Support Operative

Location: Devonport

Vacancies: 30

Compensation: £19.53 Per Hour PAYE

Role Type: Full time / Contract Role

Contract Length: 6 Months

Role ID: SF76147

At Babcock, our purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together. As a Mechanical Production Support Operative at HMNB Devonport, you'll play an important role in supporting this mission and contributing to work of national importance.

The role

As a Mechanical Production Support Operative, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Your work directly supports the maintenance and operational readiness of critical Royal Navy platforms, helping to ensure they remain mission ready.

Day-to-day, you'll support mechanical production activities across a diverse range of platforms including surface ships, submarines, and factory-based operations. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background and a passion for precision engineering in a defence or marine environment.

• Assist in the mechanical assembly, maintenance and repair of components and systems on naval vessels and within factory settings.


• Support production teams with tooling, materials and technical guidance.


• Carry out inspections, fault diagnosis and basic testing of mechanical systems.


• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and engineering standards.


• Collaborate with engineers, managers and quality teams to resolve production issues.

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

Essential experience of the Mechanical Production Support Operative

• Demonstrate proven experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance and production support.


• Have experience working on marine platforms, including surface ships or submarines, or within industrial manufacturing or maintenance environments.


• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.


• Apply a strong understanding of health and safety practices within high-risk environments.


• Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and propulsion systems.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Production Support Operative

• NVQ Level 2, or equivalent qualification, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Security Clearance

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

Many of the positions within Babcock are subject to national security clearance. 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) .

About Babcock

We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

We call that lifetime engineering.

Join us and see how far we can go, together.

At Babcock, we recognise that great talent comes from diverse backgrounds and ways of working. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all contingent workers. 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 are also happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns, where operational requirements permit.

Closing date: 02/10/2026

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