Mechanical Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,951 - 52,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is seeking Mechanical Technicians to shape the future of marine engineering at Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role involves installing and maintaining mechanical systems and requires a strong commitment to career development. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including development opportunities, and a matched pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, and static mechanical systems.
• Holds a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting.
• Self-driven with a strong commitment to career development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Installing, aligning, and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Conducting functional tests, leak detection, and pressure testing.

Skills

Maintenance of hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting pneumatic systems

Laser alignment

Vibration analysis

System commissioning

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Fitter Opportunities

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £36,951.00 + Benefits – Gross OTE £52,918

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF58519

Shape the Future of Marine Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Fitter at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock.

What you’ll do

• Installing, aligning, and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Operating workshop machinery and specialised tools.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Conducting functional tests, leak detection, and pressure testing.

What you’ll need

• Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, and static mechanical systems with a marine, nuclear, heavy mechanical, or industrial environment.
• Proficient in laser alignment, vibration analysis, and system commissioning/decommissioning.
• Self-driven with a strong commitment to career development and continuous improvement.
• Holds a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting.
• Experienced in mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

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

• 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. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. ‘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

We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 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.

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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