Reactor Mechanical Fitter

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Plymouth is seeking a Reactor Mechanical Fitter to maintain reactor systems and adhere to strict tolerances. The ideal candidate will have Marine Engineering experience and an apprenticeship in mechanical disciplines. This full-time role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for career development and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory Pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Be Kind Day for volunteering paid leave

Responsibilities

• Maintain reactor systems.
• Work to technical drawings and schedules.
• Work to required standards and strict tolerances.
• Work as part of a team.
• Embrace safety standards.

Skills

Experience in Marine Engineering

Exceptional hand skills

Ability to work to close tolerances

Methodical work approach

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Time served apprentice in Marine Engineering

Indentured Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Reactor Mechanical Fitter – Babcock International Group

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £35,530 + Benefits - Gross OTE £50,882

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF58395

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 Reactor Mechanical Fitter at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Reactor Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary where you’ll utilise technical competence to work within strict tolerances as a Mechanical Fitter in a highly regulated and process driven environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll carry out a range of maintenance and installation activities, working on various systems and equipment in radiologically controlled areas, in support of complex submarine engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reactor systems
• Work to technical drawings and schedules
• Work to the required standards and strict tolerances
• Work as part of a team
• Embrace safety standards

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). Primarily, it involves 4-week shift cycles with either day/back shift or day/night shift. Remuneration for these shifts is shown below:

Gross salary: £35,530

Gross OTE for core Dayshift/Backshift Pattern: £50,882

Essential Experience

• Experience of working within Marine Engineering environments and projects
• Exceptional hand skills with the ability to work to close tolerances
• Experience of removal, installation, and overhaul of mechanical equipment with focus on propulsion equipment and auxiliary system equipment
• Ability to work methodically and to high standards, including tool control
• Ability and confidence to read and interpret technical drawings

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice within the field of Marine Engineering / Naval Submarine engineering
• Indentured Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Security Clearance

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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory 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 to buy additional leave or sell up to one week
• Be Kind Day for volunteering paid leave
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Potential to develop skills

About Babcock

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need 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. Flexible working can be discussed at interview.

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