Waterfront Electrical Fitter

We Served; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Waterfront Electrical Fitter to work at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Scotland. The role involves maintaining and enhancing electrical systems for the Royal Navy’s fleet, performing inspections, repairs, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have an electrical engineering apprenticeship or relevant HNC, along with experience in maintenance and problem-solving. The position offers a full-time schedule and excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance procedures, risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear-implicated activity.
• Identifying and rectifying system defects.
• Carrying out electrical fitting activities and inspections.

Skills

Experience in a marine or industrial engineering environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

High attention to detail

Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Education

Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship at SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC or above in an Electrical Engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title: Waterfront Electrical Fitter

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £40,124 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70198

Power the Engineering That Protects the Nation

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Fitter at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.

The role

As an Electrical Fitter, you’ll play a vital part in our Waterfront Section, helping to maintain and enhance the electrical systems that keep the Royal Navy’s fleet ready for operations. This is a role at the heart of UK defence—where your technical skills support national security, protect communities and contribute to engineering that truly matters.

You’ll work across a variety of electrical systems and equipment, carrying out inspections, repairs and maintenance that support safe and reliable operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, improve working practices and be part of an expert, supportive team that values accuracy, safety and continuous improvement.

Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑implicated activity in line with business objectives
• Identifying and rectifying system defects, manufacturing issues and alterations to maximise system performance
• Carrying out electrical fitting activities, repairs and inspections across Waterfront systems and, when needed, other sections including the Estate
• Working within Health & Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work and BM&T Clyde policies
• Suggesting improvements to systems and processes to enhance productivity and safety.

This is a full‑time role, 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, working on site at HMNB Clyde with a consistent 07:15–16:45 schedule and a three‑day weekend.

Essential experience of the Waterfront Electrical Fitter:

• Experience in a marine or industrial engineering environment and/or electrical maintenance
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in varied weather conditions
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings with strong problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail with a commitment to rigorous engineering standards
• Experience in maintenance procedures, risk assessments, COSHH and Safe Systems of Work.

Qualifications for the Waterfront Electrical Fitter:

• Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship at SVQ Level 3 (or NVQ / City & Guilds equivalent), or
• HNC or above in an Electrical Engineering discipline with relevant industry experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) 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: 16/02/2026