Ship Control Instructor

Pertemps; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence training provider is seeking a Ship Control Instructor based in Faslane, Helensburgh to deliver specialist training for Royal Navy personnel at a key submarine facility. Candidates should have strong operational knowledge of submarine control room activities, preferably served in the Royal Navy Submarine Service, and possess a senior rating or warrant officer background. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £45,000–£47,000 plus excellent benefits, with a 37-hour work week fully on site.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme & life assurance

Digital healthcare & annual wellbeing checks

Professional fees paid

Sharescheme participation & employee discounts

Additional paid leave for Armed Forces reservists

Option to buy/sell annual leave

Paid volunteering day

Strong development pathways & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance inline with UK Government criteria.
• Served within the Royal Navy Submarine Service.
• Experience managing control systems operations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers specialist ship control training using advanced simulation facilities.
• Support trainees at varying competency levels.
• Provide SME input into training design and programme updates.
• Review technical data and respond to change requirements.
• Ensure training quality, compliance and performance standards are met.

Skills

Strong operational knowledge of submarine control room activities

Instructional experience

Recent Astute-class experience

Education

DTC/DTTT qualification

Senior rating or warrant officer background

Job description

JobTitle: ShipControlInstructor

Location: Faslane, Helensburgh

Salary: £45,000–£47,000 + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: This position is based fully on site, working a 37‑hour week within a secure naval environment.

Shape the Future of Submarine Operations

We are supporting a major defence training provider in the recruitment of a Ship Control Instructor. This role plays a vital part in developing Royal Navy personnel at a key submarine training facility near Helensburgh.

You will use your expertise in Astute‑class submarine control systems to deliver world‑class training, directly contributing to operational readiness and the safety of the UK’s submarine fleet.

What's In It For You?

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension scheme & life assurance
• Digital healthcare & annual wellbeing checks
• Professional fees paid
• Sharescheme participation & employee discounts
• Additional paid leave for Armed Forces reservists
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Paid volunteering day
• Strong development pathways & wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers specialist ship control training using advanced simulation facilities
• Support trainees at varying competency levels
• Provide SME input into training design and programme updates
• Review technical data and respond to change requirements
• Ensure training quality, compliance and performance standards are met

Experience Required

• Strong operational knowledge of submarine control room activities
• Served within the Royal Navy Submarine Service
• Experience managing control systems operations
• Instructional experience (advantageous)
• Recent Astute‑class experience (desirable)

Qualifications

• Senior rating or warrant officer background
• DTC/DTTT qualification is beneficial

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance inline with UK Government criteria.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to transition into a rewarding training role while staying close to core submarine operations, we want to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.