Commissioning Group Combat Systems Mechanical Test Engineer

Commissioning Group Combat Systems Mechanical Test Engineer

SF34710

Location - Faslane, Helensburgh

Business Unit - Clyde

Salary up to £37,679 (dependant on experience)

About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Test Engineer to join our commissioning group Combat Systems team. You will conduct Commissioning activities. Inclusive but not exhaustive of Testing, diagnostics & defect rectifications, whilst maintaining safety, time and specification requirements as dictated by the business need. Ensuring close liaison with all key stake holders throughout.

You will be responsible for the inspection, testing, calibration and commissioning of submarine systems and equipment. Specific areas of responsibility will include researching specifications, compiling test documentation and conducting fault diagnosis and system commissioning.

What do I need to do the role?

*Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC with a minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Or relevant equivalence).

Understanding of the following;
*Commissioning process
*1st level and secondary systems
*COSHH
*Safe Systems of Work
*Risk Assessments
*Quality Assurance
*Health, Safety & Environment
*Planning processes
*Business applications

What else do I need to know?

This role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland. We are well placed for commuter links to Glasgow and the wider region, with easy access for car and public transport.

We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

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Closing date: 27th May 2021