At a Glance
- Tasks: Support critical defence capability and manage Test and Measurement Equipment lifecycle.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, health support, and volunteer days.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics apprenticeship and ONC level qualification.
The predicted salary is between 33519 - 33519 £ per year.
Support critical defence capability and make a real impact. At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Mechanical Technical Officer at our Donnington site, located in Telford, Shropshire. Compensation is £33,519 + Benefits. The role is full‑time and permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the lifecycle support of Test and Measurement Equipment.
- Coordinate maintenance, calibration, inventory, and logistics activities.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
- Support procurement activities and supplier performance management.
- Monitor equipment compliance, availability, and ongoing support requirements.
Essential Experience
- Experience working within a project‑based environment.
- Experience producing or managing technical documentation.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience supporting engineering or technical equipment activities.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple workstreams and priorities.
Qualifications
- Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics apprenticeship.
- Engineering qualification to ONC level or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. National security clearance and Trade Control restrictions may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency.
Benefits
- 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 shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists receive 10 days special paid leave
- Holiday Trading – option to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (available February to March annually)
- Be Kind Day – one paid leave day a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity
EEO Statement
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 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.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
