Support Engineer

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking a Support Engineer to assist in transitioning plans into production, directly contributing to Royal Navy readiness. The role involves managing documentation, coordinating repairs and subcontractors, and overseeing Maintenance Task workflows. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in a technical environment, alongside an ONC or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Technical discipline. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a full-time contract.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Holiday Trading options

Development opportunities

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Ability to work effectively with managers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Support Engineer in managing all production‑related documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities associated with the refit.
• Support the creation and control of Maintenance Tasks using planning reports.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with managers and customers

Experience in an engineering or technical environment

Proficient in using company systems and digital tools

Education

ONC or equivalent in an Engineering or Technical discipline

Job description

As a Support Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll help transition plans into production, directly contributing to Royal Navy readiness while developing technical and coordination skills through close collaboration with engineering teams. Day-to-day, you'll support refit operations by managing documentation, coordinating repairs and subcontractors, and overseeing Maintenance Task workflows and reporting.

Employment type: Full time. Hours per week: 35. Location: Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Support Engineer in managing all production‑related documentation for the refit.
• Coordinating structural repair data using SharePoint to support accurate weekly reporting.
• Support the creation and control of Maintenance Tasks (MTs) using planning reports.
• Issue approved MTs with supporting documentation and ensure completion sign‑off.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities associated with the refit.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with managers and customers.
• Experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Proficient in using company systems and digital tools.
• ONC or equivalent in an Engineering or Technical discipline, or relevant experience as determined by the Project Manager.

Security Clearance

• SC security clearance required; must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. See UK gov website for details.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance.
• 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 allows you to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day of paid leave per year to volunteer.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial well‑being.

About Babcock International

Babcock International has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. Babcock is committed to adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.