Nuclear Watchkeeper

Overview

Shape the future of submarine engineering – and your career. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and you can play your part as a Nuclear Watchkeeper at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

We’re looking for experienced Nuclear Watch keepers to join us as instructors supporting the Royal Navy Submarine Service. This is a unique opportunity to step into a rewarding, shore‑based role where you’ll pass on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of engineers. No prior instructional experience is required; we’ll provide full training and support to help you develop into a confident and effective instructor.

• Delivering classroom and simulator‑based training to Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators and Marine Engineering Equipment Maintainers.
• Collaborating with training designers to update courseware in line with technical changes.
• Delivering additional safety training (e.g., Confined Space, Working at Height) to students outside the ACTS programme.
• Providing subject matter expertise to evaluate technical data and course content.
• Supporting the routine review and revision of training materials.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant operation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Recent hands‑on experience in this field with up‑to‑date technical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
• Royal Navy Submarine Service:
  Category A, B or C Watchkeeping Qualification.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many roles within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on birth, nationality, citizenship and residency.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (Feb‑Mar annually)
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one working day paid leave to volunteer
• Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Full time, 37 hours per week on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane. Part‑time roles and alternative working arrangements are welcome. A relocation package may be available, subject to eligibility.

We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email car with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive, and we are happy to discuss flexible working patterns during the interview.