Engineering Instructor

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense engineering company located in Helensburgh seeks an Engineering Instructor to deliver specialized training to the Royal Navy. Responsibilities include classroom instruction and course material development. Candidates must have a background in electrical or electronic systems and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ volunteering leave

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience in the field with up-to-date technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and computer-based training to Engineering Equipment Maintainers.
• Collaborate with the training design team to update courseware.
• Provide subject matter expertise to evaluate technical data.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and electronic systems operation

Strong communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Education

Recognised qualification as an Electronic or Electrical Systems Technician

Job description

Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

Compensation: £45,000 to £50,000 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF63733

Shape the future of defence engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Engineering Instructor at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.

The role

As an Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering specialist engineering expertise to the Royal Navy’s training pipeline. This is a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of Submarine Service engineering professionals, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to maintain and operate some of the UK’s most advanced naval assets.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Delivering classroom and computer-based training to Engineering Equipment Maintainers
• Collaborating with the training design team to update courseware in line with technical changes
• Providing subject matter expertise to evaluate technical data and implement courseware updates
• Supporting the development of new training materials and courses
• Ensuring all training delivery and associated administration meets contractual and quality standards

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week, with occasional late evenings.

Essential experience of the Engineering Instructor:

• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and electronic systems operation
• Recent hands‑on experience in the field with up‑to‑date technical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and inspire learners

Qualifications for the Engineering Instructor:

• Recognised qualification as an Electronic or Electrical Systems Technician

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

• 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. This Window opens February through to March annually
• ‘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 [e-mail] 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: 21/11/2025