Babcock International Group
Electrical Fitter
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Electrical Fitter
Electrical Fitter
Location
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
Compensation
£40,967
Role Type
Full time / Permanent
About the Role
Power your career supporting critical infrastructure that keeps the nation safe
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Fitter at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
From maintaining essential defence infrastructure to enabling mission-critical operations, you’ll be part of a team that delivers real impact every day. A career in defence, aerospace and engineering with Babcock means working on meaningful projects, developing your skills, and helping to protect what matters most.
The role involves supporting electrical systems across a complex defence estate. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to build technical expertise in a dynamic environment that supports national security.
Responsibilities
As an Electrical Fitter, your key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
- Identifying faults, defects, and required alterations to maintain performance and reliability
- Supporting trades, collaborating with colleagues across maintenance teams
- Ensuring all work aligns with safety regulations, policies, and procedures
- Suggesting improvements to systems and processes for enhanced efficiency
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Location & Hours This is a full-time role working 36 hours per week, based on site at HMNB Clyde.
Essential Experience and Qualifications
Experience
- Experience working with electrical systems, equipment, and maintenance processes
- Knowledge of regulations, health and safety standards, and documentation
- Carrying out electrical fault finding, repairs, and installation work
- Ability to work within controlled environments, adhering to safe systems of work
Qualifications
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Maintenance, or equivalent (essential)
- 2391 Test and Inspection qualification (advantageous)
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK National and able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
Babcock may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, meaning your eligibility may be influenced by nationality, place of birth, current or former citizenship, and previous residency. Details available via the UK Government Security Vetting Guide.
Benefits
Babcock offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to Aviva DigiCare+, including a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
- Employee share scheme
- Shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Special paid leave for armed forces reservists (10 days annually)
- Holiday Trading benefit, where employees can buy/sell up to one week of annual leave
- ‘Be Kind Day’, offering one working day’s paid leave per year to volunteer with a charity
- Excellent development opportunities and a wellbeing support programme covering physical, mental, and financial health
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About Babcock
We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 employees, united in building a stronger, safer world.
Your contribution matters. Whether in design or decommissioning, your expertise shapes products and services essential to national security and public infrastructure. We strive to create meaningful careers that balance professional growth with work-life flexibility.
Join us, and together we’ll go further than ever.
Commitment to Inclusion
Babcock is a disability confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please contact: careers@babcockinternational.com (subject: ‘Reasonable Adjustments Requirement’).
We foster an inclusive culture and welcome conversations about flexible working options.
Closing Date
Applications close: 20/07/2026
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