Production Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions firm is seeking a Production Engineer in Bristol to support repair operations in defense technologies. This hybrid role demands proven engineering skills, particularly in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in engineering and the ability to solve complex problems. The position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including health and pension schemes.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading options

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems independently.
• Understanding of load testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the process owner for various repairs.
• Provide technical expertise in repair/test methods.
• Maintain product support throughout its lifecycle.

Skills

Repair and maintenance expertise

Complex problem-solving

Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic processes

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., IFS/SAP)

Job description

Production Engineer

Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Location (office): Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Production Engineer

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67411

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 Production Engineer at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site.

The Role

As a Production Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our Repair and Overhaul operations within Mission Systems—supporting the build and restoration of cutting-edge defence technologies. Your work will directly contribute to the future of submarine capability, helping to protect national interests and communities. This is a chance to grow your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where engineering meets impact.

• Act as the process owner for a range of repairs, from simple to highly complex.
• Provide technical expertise in developing and supporting repair/test methods for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic assemblies.
• Maintain product support throughout its lifecycle, liaising with project, procurement, and engineering teams
• Support repair estimations and ensure processes are technician friendly.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

Essential Experience of the Production Engineer

• Proven experience in repair, hydraulic, and pneumatic processes.
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and load testing procedures.
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Qualifications for the Production Engineer

• City & Guilds, BTEC, or HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline—or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., IFS/SAP), NDT processes, and a background in manufacturing engineering.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. However, the successful candidate will be eligible to start on Standard (BPSS) security clearance, but will need to obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance once in post.

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. 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: 01/10/2025

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