Job Description
Job description
Job Title: Production Support Operative - Electrical
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £31,22+ + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60100
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 Production Support Operative - Electrical at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Production Support Operative - Electrical, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Working with experienced and qualified Electrical Fitters, you’ll be assisting with pre heat requirements for welding and temporary electrical supplies.
Day-to-day, you’ll be working within the Submarine business unit at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This will see you working on Submarines and supporting delivery of these complex engineering projects.
• Installing temporary lighting, power supplies and pre geat equipment, plus maintenance of that equipment to ensure it meets operational requirements.
• Carrying out system and equipment functional tests and monitoring duties.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard, A particular requirement of this role is to be able to work shiftwork - covering days, backshift and nights. this will attract enhanced pay rates
Essential Experience Of The Production Support Operative - Electrical
• Demonstratable experience of working within high performing teams focused on delivering engineering projects.
• You will need the ability to interpret work instructions and be competent in the use of general workshop tools and machinery some specific to electrical engineering.
• Experience of working within marine electrical engineering environment – Desirable
• Ideally you will have worked in the marine engineering industry with experience of Royal Navy ships and submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships - although other relevant experience and transferable skills from other engineering sectors will be considered.
Qualifications For The Production Support Operative - Electrical
• Full UK Driving Licence
Any Electrical Qualifications would be advantageous, as would the following:
• Experience working in a Naval Base environment.
• HS0003 Hot Work Operators / Sentries
• HS0384 Practical Fire Training
• NUC111+ Entry to Radiological Area
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 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
• 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 [email protected] 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.
Closing date: 28/11/2026
#BABDESTNUC
Job Title: Production Support Operative - Electrical
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £31,22+ + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60100
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 Production Support Operative - Electrical at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Production Support Operative - Electrical, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. Working with experienced and qualified Electrical Fitters, you’ll be assisting with pre heat requirements for welding and temporary electrical supplies.
Day-to-day, you’ll be working within the Submarine business unit at Devonport Dockyard in Plymouth. This will see you working on Submarines and supporting delivery of these complex engineering projects.
• Installing temporary lighting, power supplies and pre geat equipment, plus maintenance of that equipment to ensure it meets operational requirements.
• Carrying out system and equipment functional tests and monitoring duties.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard, A particular requirement of this role is to be able to work shiftwork - covering days, backshift and nights. this will attract enhanced pay rates
Essential Experience Of The Production Support Operative - Electrical
• Demonstratable experience of working within high performing teams focused on delivering engineering projects.
• You will need the ability to interpret work instructions and be competent in the use of general workshop tools and machinery some specific to electrical engineering.
• Experience of working within marine electrical engineering environment – Desirable
• Ideally you will have worked in the marine engineering industry with experience of Royal Navy ships and submarines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels or large commercial ships - although other relevant experience and transferable skills from other engineering sectors will be considered.
Qualifications For The Production Support Operative - Electrical
• Full UK Driving Licence
Any Electrical Qualifications would be advantageous, as would the following:
• Experience working in a Naval Base environment.
• HS0003 Hot Work Operators / Sentries
• HS0384 Practical Fire Training
• NUC111+ Entry to Radiological Area
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 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
• 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 [email protected] 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.
Closing date: 28/11/2026
#BABDESTNUC
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Production Support Operative | Electrical position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Plymouth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
