Trainee Reactor Engineer (Naval Nuclear) - Hybrid

Babcock International; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+ health

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave (10 days)

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Job summary

At Babcock, a Trainee Reactor Engineer is needed at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. You’ll support safe maintenance, refit, and operation of reactor systems for the UK submarine fleet, gaining hands-on nuclear experience and progressing through a highly regulated environment.

You’ll work with experienced engineers, developing skills in nuclear procedures, safety, and project delivery, with strong development and career progression opportunities in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, defence, or similarly regulated environments.
• Understanding of health, safety, and nuclear safety principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse teams.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering processes and complex systems.
• Willingness to work onboard submarines, in confined spaces, and in radiological areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reactor mechanical work packages for maintenance/refit programmes.
• Support creation, planning, and execution of nuclear procedures and production activities.
• Act as a Responsible Officer for radiologically implicated equipment when required.
• Ensure personnel are qualified, experienced, and equipped to perform tasks safely.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and nuclear safety requirements across activities.

Skills

Engineering experience

Nuclear safety

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Submarine environments

Regulated environment

Education

ONC qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Babcock, a Trainee Reactor Engineer is needed at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site in Plymouth. You’ll support safe maintenance, refit, and operation of reactor systems for the UK submarine fleet, gaining hands-on nuclear experience and progressing through a highly regulated environment.

You’ll work with experienced engineers, developing skills in nuclear procedures, safety, and project delivery, with strong development and career progression opportunities in a hybrid working setup.