Mechanical Engineer

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF69579

Engineer Solutions That Keep Our Submarines Mission-Ready

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Mechanical Engineer at Ashton House Bristol.

The role
As a Mechanical Engineer youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. Youll work on design investigations equipment modifications and problem-solving activities that make a tangible difference to performance and reliability. This is your opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment develop your skills and contribute to projects that matter.

Day-to-day youll be part of our UK In-Service Support Technical Team delivering engineering solutions for submarine weapon systems across the Vanguard and Astute classes. This is a role thats out of the ordinary youll help maintain and enhance systems that underpin the UKs Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD) ensuring operational readiness and national security.

Solving operational defects and resolving end-user and dockyard queries within tight deadlines
Providing specialist on-site and on-platform support as Technical Authority
Undertaking design modifications and investigations to improve equipment performance
Reviewing and sentencing manufacturing and supplier concessions
Producing detailed reports and maintaining technical documentation

This role is full time 37 hours per week provides hybrid working arrangements and may require travel to other parts of the UK.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Engineer

Broad mechanical engineering knowledge
Understanding of high-integrity engineering drawings and design (defence oil & gas nuclear aerospace)
Familiarity with manufacturing techniques inspection methods and quality standards
Strong problem-solving skills with clear communication abilities
Experience in system integration defect investigation or concession sentencing (advantageous)

Qualifications for the Mechanical Engineer

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Candidates without formal qualifications will be considered if they demonstrate significant relevant experience in engineering design or system support

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ()

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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days 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.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 12/12/2025

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Job Title: Mechanical EngineerLocation: Bristol Hybrid Working ArrangementsCompensation: Competitive BenefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF69579Engineer Solutions That Keep Our Submarines Mission-ReadyAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world t...