
Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) Barrow in Furness, England
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Full Time
Barrow in Furness, England
34459 - 50619 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
About the Role
Lockheed Martin UK Strategic Systems is looking for a Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) to join the team based in Barrow-in-Furness. This role benefits from out 9/75 work pattern, giving you every other Friday off.
As our Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) you will join the business at an entry level and be provided with extensive specialist training and career development. Training will largely be undertaken at HMNB (Naval Base) in Helensburgh, Scotland and may include periods of detached duty in Bristol, Plymouth and the USA. Thereafter, the successful candidate will become part of the Strategic Weapon Organisation (SWO), forming an integral part of the team responsible for the installation, commissioning, testing and providing test result analysis to validate the strategic weapon system onboard the next generation Dreadnought class submarines.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance (SC). For further details please follow https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
As our Submarine Field Engineer (Trainee) you will join the business at an entry level and be provided with extensive specialist training and career development. Training will largely be undertaken at HMNB (Naval Base) in Helensburgh, Scotland and may include periods of detached duty in Bristol, Plymouth and the USA. Thereafter, the successful candidate will become part of the Strategic Weapon Organisation (SWO), forming an integral part of the team responsible for the installation, commissioning, testing and providing test result analysis to validate the strategic weapon system onboard the next generation Dreadnought class submarines.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level of security clearance (SC). For further details please follow https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Degree, HNC, HND, Level 5 Apprenticeship or equivalent in an Electrical, Electronics, Engineering or related discipline
- Looking to pursue a career or some hands on experience in a Technical Engineering role
- Able to take ownership of tasks as delegated and drive them through to successful conclusion to agreed deadlines
- Ability to function as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding the requirement to adhere to applicable documentation within a highly prescriptive environment
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
- SWS Strategic Weapons Systems experience
- Navigation Systems experience
Job Reference Number
13282BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
9/75
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Expires
02/06/2023

Lockheed Martin Corporation
https://www.lockheedmartin.com
Bethesda, United States
James D. Taiclet
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Aerospace & Defence
1995