Test Engineer - Electrical/Mechanical

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Plymouth seeks a Test Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical to maintain critical nuclear cranes and facilities. The role requires strong mechanical systems maintenance experience, effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to work at height. Candidates must have an ONC or NVQ Level 3 qualification in engineering. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to health services

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading

Paid volunteering day

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of Nuclear Cranes and Facilities in Devonport.
• Inspection, testing, calibration, and commissioning of systems.
• Diagnosing faults and proposing corrective solutions.
• Identifying and recording defects.
• Ensuring safe operation of plant and processes.

Skills

Maintenance on heavy-duty mechanical systems

Interpersonal skills

Accurate documentation

Working at height

Education

ONC or NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £40,098.00 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF69674

Shape the Future of Naval Engineering – Join Us as a Test Engineer

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Test Engineer – Mechanical and Electrical at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.

The role

As a Test Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and repairing critical nuclear cranes and facilities that keep the Royal Navy operational. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a tangible impact on national security while advancing your career in a dynamic, highly skilled environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance/repair and breakdown on Nuclear Cranes and Nuclear Facilities within Devonport.

• Carry out inspection, testing, calibration, and commissioning of systems and equipment in line with authorised documentation.
• Diagnose faults and propose effective corrective solutions.
• Identify and record defects, ensuring emergent work is properly recognised.
• Ensure safe operation of all plant and processes under your control.
• Comply with Nuclear Site Licence and Modification Authorisation Conditions.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard. There is an opportunity for Optimised Working Patterns (OWP) within this role. Whilst OWP is not guaranteed; it involves a 4‑week shift cycle consisting of either day/back shift or day/night shift. If you would like to know more about OWP please contact the Recruitment Team.

Essential experience of the Test Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical

• Maintenance, repair, or breakdown experience on heavy‑duty mechanical systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to complete accurate documentation promptly.
• Comfortable working at height.

Qualifications for the Test Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical

• ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or above) in an engineering discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

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

• 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 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

26/11/2025

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