Electrical Engineering Technician

Electrical Engineering Technician

Full-Time 30800 - 41600 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Babcock International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical systems on Royal Navy vessels during deep maintenance.
  • Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
  • Benefits: Generous holiday, pension scheme, health support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to inclusivity.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while working on cutting-edge naval technology.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ or BTEC in electrical/electronic engineering required.

The predicted salary is between 30800 - 41600 £ per year.

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Engineering Technician at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role:

  • As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you'll be working with the Support business in the delivery of complex deep maintenance periods for the Royal Navy's Type 23 Frigates Weapons Engineering Department.
  • Day-to-day, you'll be assisting to maintain electrical and electronic systems and equipment onboard vessels in deep maintenance periods and contributing to the regeneration of systems and equipment to full operational condition ready for tests and trials by:
    • Conducting maintenance of dedicated electrical, weapons, communications and electronic systems and equipment.
    • Reporting on system equipment and condition to ensure stakeholder awareness for future operation.
    • Rectifying defects of equipment.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience:

  • Qualified electrical or electronic engineer with good engineering standards.
  • Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job; you will be required to work onboard ships to carry out upkeeping duties on a regular basis.
  • IT skills and ability to generate defect reports and populate information into a maintenance management system.
  • Adaptable and demonstrate flexibility to work across a variety of different tasks which could include general marine maintenance tasks.
  • A proactive attitude.
  • Good communication skills.

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 NVQ or BTEC, or equivalent qualification in an electrical/electronic engineering specialisation.

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 from their annual entitlement.
  • 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.

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.

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

Electrical Engineering Technician employer: Babcock International

At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee wellbeing and development. As an Electrical Engineering Technician at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site, you'll enjoy generous benefits including a matched pension scheme, access to health consultations, and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to vital projects for the Royal Navy. Join us in creating a safe and secure world, where your skills will be recognised and rewarded.

Babcock International

Contact Details:

Babcock International Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Engineering Technician

Electrical Engineering
Electronic Systems Maintenance
Defect Reporting
Maintenance Management Systems
Marine Maintenance
Communication Skills
Adaptability