Nuclear Watchkeeper in Helensburgh

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent – Part‑time and flexible working arrangements will also be considered

Shape the future of submarine engineering – and your career. 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 Nuclear Watchkeeper at our HMNB Clyde Faslane site.

Use Your Expertise. Shape the Next Generation. We’re looking for experienced Nuclear Watchkeepers 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.

Day‑to‑day you’ll be:

• 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.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based at HMNB Clyde Faslane. We welcome applications for part‑time roles and are open to discussing alternative working arrangements. A relocation package may be available, subject to eligibility.

Essential Experience

• 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.

Qualifications

• Royal Navy Submarine Service: Category A, B or C Watchkeeping Qualification

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• ‘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.

Closing date: 25/06/2026