Mechanical Fitter

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. You can join us as a Mechanical Fitter at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.

We have a culture of opportunity with long-term contracts and structured career development pathways. This role offers hands-on work on a wide range of projects, including submarines, warships, and factory-based engineering projects in the defence sector. You will contribute to national security while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Role information

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF58519

• Installing and aligning mechanical equipment with precision and care.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Conducting functional tests and surveys to ensure optimal system performance.
• Operating workshop machinery and tools specific to mechanical fitting.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Experience operating workshop machinery used in mechanical fitting.
• Background in marine engineering, including work on Royal Navy ships, submarines, or large commercial vessels.
• Indentured apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

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

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This may affect eligibility based on 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).

• 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 buying additional leave or selling up to one week of annual leave
• “Be Kind Day” enables one paid day off per year for volunteering

Babcock International has a long history of helping to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages. We are open to flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. If you have a disability or need adjustments, please email with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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