Nuclear Watch Keeper (Commodities Technical Lead) - Submarines in Normanton

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cat A or Cat B Nuclear Watch Keeper to join the Rolls-Royce Submarines Commodities team in the Services Delivery Business Unit, as we look to deliver sparable material into Naval Stores to support the Royal Navy Submarine Flotilla.

Rolls-Royce is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority for the NSRP (Nuclear Steam Raising Plant). The Commodities team is responsible for delivering the in-service support equipment for current (PWR2) and next generation (PWR3) of Rolls-Royce NSRP.

The Technical Lead opportunity puts you at the heart of the action, working with Design Engineers, Procurement teams, Naval bases, Stores and MoD to ensure delivery of Rolls-Royce supplied NSRP equipment to the end customer, the Royal Navy. You will be utilising your previous knowledge and experience to support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, and you will act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Rolls-Royce supplied NSN controlled equipment.

In conjunction with the department leadership team and external partners, you will also develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures and guidance for the commodities team, to enable Rolls-Royce to provide the best possible service to the Royal Navy Submarine Flotilla.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing demands on Naval Stores to assess reasonability and authorising the issue of material to support the Flotilla.
• Liaising with MoD Technical and Commodities teams on in-service NSN equipment issues.
• Reviewing technical defects on equipment that have resulted in demands for material to Naval Stores.
• Confirming requirements, identifying, and authorising correct material to be issued and advising actions to resolve operational problems on platforms.
• Updating technical documentation in accordance with design changes when required.
• Advising Commodities team and Purchasing on future equipment purchases.
• Supporting Engineering team with defect investigations.
• Working with future NSRP generations Project & Design teams, to identify what equipment needs to be spared.

Position Qualifications:

• Royal Navy Category A or B Nuclear Watchkeeper or Degree or equivalent experience in mechanical/electrical design.
• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical system engineering in fault finding and rectification.
• Systems level Verification and Validation experience.
• Knowledge of the onboard Mechanical and Electrical system engineering documentation and procedures.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.