Submarine Technical Support Specialist

Proactive Global; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Bristol is seeking a Submarine Technical Support Specialist with proven submarine service experience to support engineering and maintenance projects. You will review technical information and validate equipment data, ensuring accuracy and reliability across documentation.

The role collaborates with engineering and technical publication teams to deliver timely support and robust configuration management, while maintaining security and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Competent IT skills and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and equipment information.
• UK security clearance eligibility or holding clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply submarine experience to technical support and engineering projects.
• Review and validate submarine equipment documentation, technical publications and maintenance records.
• Identify equipment, components and resolve discrepancies in technical data.
• Provide submarine knowledge to engineers and technical authors.
• Support equipment identification, configuration management and maintenance information.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work meets quality, confidentiality and security requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver technical support within agreed timescales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Job description

Submarine Technical Support Specialist

Role Overview

An opportunity for an experienced submarine specialist to use their operational knowledge and technical expertise to support submarine engineering and maintenance projects. The role involves reviewing technical information, validating equipment data and working alongside engineering and technical documentation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply practical submarine experience to technical support and engineering projects.
• Review and validate submarine equipment documentation, technical publications and maintenance records.
• Identify equipment, components and resolve discrepancies in technical data.
• Provide specialist submarine knowledge to engineers and technical authors.
• Support equipment identification, configuration management and maintenance information.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work meets quality, confidentiality and security requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver technical support within agreed timescales.

Essential Requirements

• Previous Royal Navy submarine service or equivalent relevant submarine experience.
• Good understanding of submarine systems, equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and equipment information.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competent IT skills and attention to detail.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required UK security clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in submarine engineering, maintenance or technical support.
• Familiarity with technical publications, equipment catalogues or configuration management.
• Knowledge of defence engineering support and logistics processes.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Bristol, offering the opportunity to apply specialist submarine experience within a technical defence support environment. Candidates must satisfy the relevant security vetting requirements and be willing to undertake any role-specific training