Mechanical Fitter

We Served; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Helensburgh. This full-time role involves performing mechanical fitting, inspections, and repairs to ensure naval assets are mission-ready. Candidates must have a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent education and experience in marine or industrial settings. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous leave and development opportunities. Join us to play a vital role in supporting national security.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefit

'Be Kind Day' volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in marine or industrial engineering with mechanical maintenance experience.
• Able to read technical drawings and solve problems precisely.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and nuclear-implicated tasks.
• Perform mechanical fitting, inspections and repairs on Shiplift systems.
• Identify and resolve system defects.

Skills

Marine or industrial engineering background

Comfortable working at heights

Attention to detail

Fault finding skills

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3

HNC and above in Mechanical Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £39,999 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF65607

Drive Innovation in Marine Engineering for National Security.

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 Mechanical Fitter at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As a Mechanical Fitter within our Shiplift Facility, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of operations that keep our naval assets mission ready. This is a hands‑on role where your mechanical expertise will directly support national defence, making a real impact on the safety and security of the UK.

Day‑to‑day you’ll be:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated tasks.
• Performing mechanical fitting, inspections and repairs on Shiplift systems and equipment.
• Identifying and resolving system defects to maintain performance and availability.
• Suggesting improvements to systems and processes to boost productivity.
• Working safely within all health and safety legislation and company policies.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 07:15 to 16:45 and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter

• Background in marine or industrial engineering, with mechanical maintenance experience.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather conditions.
• Able to read technical drawings and solve problems with precision and attention to detail.
• Skilled in fault finding and delivering high‑quality work to strict standards.
• Familiar with maintenance procedures, COSHH, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ/C&G equivalent), or HNC and above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain 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: 15/01/2026

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