Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Calibrator - Faslane
Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, UK
Compensation: \xc2\xa334,522 plus attractive benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF51434

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 Calibrator at our Faslane, Helensburgh site.

The role

As a Mechanical Calibrator, you\'ll have a role that\'s out of the ordinary. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled team at Babcock Clyde, advance your knowledge and broaden your expertise conducting calibration activities on a variety of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).

Day to day, you\'ll will carry out calibration, fault diagnosis, adjustments, and repairs across a wide range of measurement parameters in accordance with approved procedures. Utilising your skill set by instructing and mentoring employees who are undertaking Apprenticeships within the business
Calibration, fault diagnosis, adjustment and repairs of various types of TMDE e.g., Torque Wrenches, Pressure Gauges, Force gauges, various Micrometres types etc.

• Produce Calibration Checklists for new models of TMDE and assist in the assessment of new Calibration Procedures.
• Perform maintenance duties including equipment inspection and repair.
• Implementation of the Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies in the Instrumentation and Calibration area of the business ensuring that Risk Assessments are carried out which lead to safe working attitudes and practices.
• Achieving successful, timely completion of work packages, meeting quality and safety standards.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with the Company\'s Cost, Time and Quality Requirements.

Essential experience of the Mechanical Calibrator:

• Previous experience working in Calibration, Instrumentation or Metrology. Ideally have experience in a Mechanical / Marine Engineering, Assembly, Production, Process Control or Manufacturing environment with an understanding of measurement techniques.
• Clear understanding of the principles which underpin the process of calibrating equipment and a sound knowledge of calibration processes whilst demonstrating a diligent approach when following procedures.
• Wider experience of Metrology or experience of using dedicated Calibration Software would be desirable.
• Experience of Maintenance Procedures, Risk, and COSHH Assessments and Safe Systems of Work with excellent team working and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must demonstrate that they meet and uphold our Purpose and Principles

This role is based full time on site at Faslane, Helensburgh

Qualifications for the Mechanical Calibrator:

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship qualified to SVQ Level 3 or NVQ / City & Guilds equivalent or hold an HNC or above in a Mechanical / Marine Engineering discipline with relevant work experience.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• 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 the majority of 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

Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have 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.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. 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.

Closing date: 26/07/2023

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