Reactor Mechanical Fitter – Marine Engineering (On-site)

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking a Reactor Mechanical Fitter for its site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. In this full-time role, you will engage in maintenance and installation activities, working on complex reactor systems within a regulated environment. Essential qualifications include experience in Marine Engineering, exceptional hand skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. The compensation includes a base salary of £35,530 with the potential for earnings up to £50,882 through shift work.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory Pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Reservists receive special paid leave

Opportunity to work with innovative technology.

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering work.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within Marine Engineering environments and projects.
• Demonstrable experience of working on the removal, installation, and overhaul of mechanical equipment.
• Ability and confidence to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and installation activities on reactor systems.
• Work on various systems and equipment in radiologically controlled areas.
• Maintain high safety standards and work within strict tolerances.

Skills

Marine Engineering experience

Exceptional hand skills

Ability to work to close tolerances

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Education

Time served apprentice in Marine Engineering

Indentured Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Babcock International is seeking a Reactor Mechanical Fitter for its site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. In this full-time role, you will engage in maintenance and installation activities, working on complex reactor systems within a regulated environment. Essential qualifications include experience in Marine Engineering, exceptional hand skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. The compensation includes a base salary of £35,530 with the potential for earnings up to £50,882 through shift work.