Marine Engineering Electrical Fitter

Job Title: Marine Electrical Fitter

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £40,967 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF65860

Engineering Excellence for National Security

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 Marine Electrical Fitter at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

As a Marine Electrical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where your skills will directly contribute to national defence and maritime safety. You’ll be working on complex electrical systems, solving real‑world engineering challenges, and growing your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Completing planned preventative maintenance and nuclear‑related tasks to meet operational goals.
• Performing electrical fitting, repairs and inspections on marine systems and equipment.
• Identifying and resolving system defects to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Following health and safety protocols and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating across departments to support wider engineering operations.

This role is full time, 36 hours per week Monday to Thursday, 07:15 to 16:45 and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

• Background in marine or industrial engineering, with electrical maintenance experience.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
• Skilled in reading technical drawings and solving problems with precision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality standards.
• Familiarity with maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.

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

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• 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 buying up to one working week of annual leave from the annual entitlement during the specified window.
• ‘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.