Mechanical Fitter in Plymouth

Mechanical Fitter Opportunities

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £36,000 + Benefits – Gross OTE £52,000

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Shape the Future of Marine Engineering

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 historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe and a vital support for the Royal Navy.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. We have opportunities for Mechanical Fitters to work on a wide range of projects where you’ll be at the heart of our operations, assembling and maintaining advanced mechanical systems that help protect national security. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, safety-critical environment where your skills will directly contribute to the readiness of the Royal Navy’s fleet. You’ll gain exposure to complex engineering challenges and collaborate with expert teams, accelerating your career development and technical growth.

What you’ll do:

• Installing, aligning, and assembling mechanical components to precise tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Operating workshop machinery and specialised tools.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Conducting functional tests, leak detection, and pressure testing.

What you’ll need:

• Proficient in the maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, and static mechanical systems.
• Proficient in laser alignment, vibration analysis, and system commissioning/decommissioning.
• Self-driven with a strong commitment to career development and continuous improvement.
• Holds a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering/Fitting.
• Experienced in mentoring apprentices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

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.

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 allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.