Babcock International Group

Mechanical Test Engineer

Babcock International Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Helensburgh • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £41,255 - £50,500 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Supporting the Senior Test Engineer to optimise team performance and resource utilisation.
  • Applying safety, quality, and environmental policies during all commissioning tasks.
  • Conducting mechanical testing, calibration, and commissioning activities on submarine systems.
  • Reviewing engineering documentation and contributing to cross-disciplinary problem-solving.
  • Collaborating with contractors and internal teams to manage risks and meet commissioning goals.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in mechanical commissioning and testing.
  • Ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical challenges.
  • Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in engineering environments.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent with relevant experience)
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
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 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical commissioningmechanical testingcalibrationsubmarine systemsengineering documentation reviewproblem-solving
Soft Skills
autonomous workcomplex technical challenge resolutioncollaborationstakeholder engagementcommitment to continuous improvementoperational excellence
Certifications
Mechanical Engineering ApprenticeshipHNC in Mechanical EngineeringSecurity Check (SC) security clearance