Submarine Systems Maintenance Engineer

Overview

In this dockside role, you will perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on submarine systems within a regulated defence environment. You’ll work with engineering teams to inspect, repair and overhaul mechanical components, ensuring vessels meet safety and quality standards. You will interpret technical documentation, execute maintenance safely, and document activities clearly. This position offers a chance to contribute to high-stakes submarine upkeep and continuous improvement in a specialist team. Engage with cross-disciplinary colleagues to deliver reliable maintenance at schedule and scale.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on submarine systems and equipment
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical faults using engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Remove, overhaul, refurbish and reinstall mechanical components including pumps, valves, pipework, rotating equipment and associated machinery
• Conduct mechanical testing and functional checks following maintenance activities
• Ensure all work complies with engineering standards, quality procedures and customer requirements
• Produce accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and completion documentation
• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, including confined space and permit-to-work requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high engineering standards
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver maintenance programmes to schedule
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within workshop and dockside areas

Key requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance in heavy engineering, marine, defence, nuclear, manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience maintaining rotating equipment, pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, pipework or mechanical assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience using mechanical measuring equipment and fault-finding techniques
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and quality procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality workmanship
• Previous submarine, naval, marine or defence experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• UK National Security Vetting Status – Ability to gain SC Clearance

• attention to detail
• teamwork
• quality-conscious
• reading engineering drawings
• fault-finding techniques
• mechanical measuring equipment

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