Naval Mechanical Fitter – Shiplift Systems

Babcock International; HM Naval Base Clyde; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme with life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for the HMNB Clyde Faslane site to perform hands-on maintenance and fittings in the Shiplift Facility, ensuring naval assets are mission-ready.

The role requires a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, ability to read technical drawings, fault finding, and adherence to strict safety standards. On-site, 36 hours/week, Mon–Thu, 07:15–16:45, with benefits and security clearance.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship to SVQ Level 3 or NVQ/C&G equivalent.
• Alternatively HNC or higher in mechanical engineering with experience.
• Experience in marine or industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated tasks.
• Performing mechanical fitting, inspections and repairs on Shiplift systems and equipment.
• Identifying and resolving system defects to maintain performance and availability.
• Suggesting improvements to systems and processes to boost productivity.
• Working safely within all health and safety legislation and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Working at heights

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ/C&G equivalent

HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for the HMNB Clyde Faslane site to perform hands-on maintenance and fittings in the Shiplift Facility, ensuring naval assets are mission-ready.

The role requires a mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent, ability to read technical drawings, fault finding, and adherence to strict safety standards. On-site, 36 hours/week, Mon–Thu, 07:15–16:45, with benefits and security clearance.