Nuclear Mechanical Trainer

Job Title: Nuclear Mechanical Trainer

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £42,000 - £48,000 depending on experience + Benefits + Overtime

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role : SF72163

As a Nuclear Mechanical Trainer at Babcock’s HMNB Clyde Faslane site, you will support and empower mechanical engineers sustaining UK’s submarine capability. You will deliver training, create training materials, support engineering teams, and promote a strong nuclear safety culture.

• Deliver engaging mechanical training and assessments to engineering personnel.
• Develop and maintain training materials, plans, and competency frameworks.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and problem‑solving expertise to the Nuclear Repair Section.
• Promote and uphold a strong nuclear safety culture across all mechanical activities.
• Review and produce mechanical work instructions, job packs, and technical procedures.

This role is full‑time (36 hours per week Monday–Thursday), offers hybrid working arrangements, and regular overtime opportunities.

• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within nuclear, marine, defence or high‑integrity engineering environments.
• Experience delivering technical training, mentoring or coaching to engineering personnel.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues and support engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of mechanical safety requirements, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a regulated environment.

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent trade‑based training.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline – desirable.
• Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA) or willingness to work towards it – desirable.
• Experience on nuclear‑licensed sites or familiarity with submarine mechanical systems – desirable.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency. Further details are available on the UK Government website for security vetting.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Digital GP access, annual health check, and nutrition consultations via Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave
• Holiday trading: ability to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave (available Feb–Mar annually)
• Be Kind Day: one paid day to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity

We are a disability‑confident committed employer. Please email car with the subject header "Reasonable adjustments requirement" if you need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages.

05/06/2026