Naval Refrigeration Fitter – Marine Cooling Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme with life cover

Digital GP and health checks

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees paid

Be Kind Day - volunteering leave

Job summary

Babcock International is recruiting a Refrigeration Fitter for HMNB Clyde, Faslane, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. The role focuses on maintaining essential refrigeration systems that support submarines and surface vessels, with clear progression within defence engineering.

The position is full-time and on-site, with responsibilities in preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• F Gas Category 1 certification.
• Other Level 3 engineering qualifications may be considered depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems, including safety-critical work.
• Diagnose faults and resolve defects to maintain operational capability.
• Complete repairs, inspections and fitting activities across a range of systems, following health and safety legislation.

Skills

Refrigeration

Fault-finding

Teamwork

Transferable skills

Education

Level 3 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

F Gas Category 1

Other Level 3 engineering quals

Job description

Babcock International is recruiting a Refrigeration Fitter for HMNB Clyde, Faslane, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. The role focuses on maintaining essential refrigeration systems that support submarines and surface vessels, with clear progression within defence engineering.

The position is full-time and on-site, with responsibilities in preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, and adherence to safety standards.