Job Description

Electrical Test Engineer

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Location:
Faslane, Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: 40,000 to 52,000 + Benefits + Overtime

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68030

Powering the Future of Naval Engineering

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Test Engineer at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

The role

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be at the heart of commissioning and testing electrical systems on Royal Navy submarines. This is a hands-on engineering role where your expertise will directly impact national defence and maritime safety. You'll ensure systems are calibrated to exacting standards, contributing to the delivery of mission-ready vessels and supporting continuous improvement across our commissioning group.





Day-to-day you'll be:




Conducting commissioning, testing and calibration activities on submarine electrical systems Supporting the Senior Test Engineer to optimise team efficiency Applying nuclear safety protocols and ensuring compliance with Clyde Safety Management Arrangements Producing technical documentation and test reports Diagnosing electrical faults and maintaining high safety and quality standards




This role is full time, 36 hours per week on a day shift pattern, Monday to Thursday 07:15 - 16:45 and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential experience of the Electrical Test Engineer

Strong electrical diagnostic and fault-finding skills Effective interpersonal and relationship-building abilities Understanding of commissioning processes (desirable but not essential)

Qualifications for the Electrical Test Engineer

Recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or HNC Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be 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 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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 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@babcockinternational.com 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.





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