Marine Engineering Training Instructor

Babcock International; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm located in Helensburgh is seeking a Marine Engineering Training Instructor to provide specialized training. The role involves delivering classroom and simulator training to nuclear propulsion plant operators and collaborating on courseware updates. The ideal candidate will possess necessary naval qualifications and have hands-on experience in nuclear engineering. This position is offered full time, with part time options available.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in marine engineering and nuclear operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
• Strong engagement and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering classroom and simulator based training.
• Updating courseware in collaboration with the training design team.
• Providing SME support for technical data evaluations.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant operation

Recent practical skills

Effective communication

Education

Royal Navy Submarine Service: Category A or B Watchkeeping Qualification

Job description

Overview

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Job Title: Marine Engineering Training Instructor

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Location: Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute

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Compensation: Competitive

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Role Type: Full time / Part time and will consider other working arrangements

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Role ID: SF61322

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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 Marine Engineering Training Instructor at our Clyde, Faslane site.

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The role

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As a Marine Engineering Training Instructor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be providing specialist engineering and nuclear expertise to the training design process. You will also have the opportunity to support the development of the recently established Babcock Skills business, which provides a wide range of engineering training courses.

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Day to day you’ll collaborate with our Astute-class Training Service team to help train the current and next generation of Submarine Service engineering professionals, as well as:

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• Deliver classroom and simulator based training to Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operators and Marine Engineering Equipment Maintainers
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• Collaborating with the training design team to update the courseware based on technical changes and identifying the impact of those changes
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• Providing SME support to evaluate technical data and notifications of change on existing Marine Engineering and Nuclear Steam Raising Plant courseware
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• Delivering additional training (Confined Space, Working at Height, etc.) to students outside the ACTS program, ensuring it meets prescribed quality and cost standards
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• Supporting the routine review and revision of the courseware.
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This role is full time, working 37 hours per week and will be based on site at HMNB Clyde, near Helensburgh. We are also looking for Part time and will consider other working arrangements. A relocation package will be offered if allowed.

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Essential experience

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• Comprehensive knowledge of Naval Nuclear Steam Raising Plant operation
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• Recent experience in this field with both up-to-date knowledge and hands-on practical skills
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• Comfortable working both collaboratively and autonomously
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• Be an engaging communicator with the ability to capture audience attention and deliver information effectively.
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Qualifications

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• Royal Navy Submarine Service: Category A or B Watchkeeping Qualification
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Security clearance

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The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

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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 GOV.UK: United Kingdom Security Vetting and clearance levels.

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What we offer

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• Generous holiday allowance
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• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
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• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
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• Employee share scheme
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• Employee shopping savings portal
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• Payment of Professional Fees
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• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
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• Holiday Trading to buy additional leave or sell up to one week of annual leave; window opens February to March
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• Be Kind Day: one paid working day per year for volunteering
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• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme
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About Babcock

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Babcock International: For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are committed to being a sustainable business with a shared goal and to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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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 happy to discuss flexible working and alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Closing and how to apply

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Closing Date: 14/10/2025

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