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Mechanical FitterLocation:Gloucester, GB, GL20 8LZ Onsite or Hybrid:OnSite Job Title:Mechanical Fitter Location:Telford, Shropshire Compensation:£27,500 - £32,750 + Benefits Role Type:Full time / Permanent Role ID:SF63656 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 Mechanical Fitter at our Donnington site. The role As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You'll be involved with the inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of weapons and armour systems, assemblies and general mechanical equipment (subject to training and proficiency). Day to day, you will be working on pistols, rifles and all other guns. You will also be required to upkeep the general maintenance and repair of Military Fleet and Equipment, including Challenger Two and Warrior vehicles. You’ll also: Diagnose, inspect and assess weapon systems, vehicles and associated mechanical, electrical, armour equipment in line with skills and competency Ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes Complete vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates or reports to current standards Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section or department Supervisor as soon as it is identified Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role. Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Donnington. Essential experience of the Mechanical Fitter: Experience as a gun fitter or armourer is desirable, however full training will be provided Ideally, from a military service background (desirable) Qualifications for the Mechanical Fitter: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or an apprenticeship qualification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. What we offer 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. ‘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 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 careers@ with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr