Trainee Duty Manager

Are you looking to step into a leadership role with significant impact and shape the future of vital national operations? The Trainee Duty Manager position at Babcock's Devonport site offers a unique and rewarding career pathway for ambitious professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company dedicated to creating a safe and secure world. As a Trainee Duty Manager, you will be at the forefront of operations within the historic Devonport Dockyard, a critical hub for submarine support. This role is not just about managing daily activities; it's about safeguarding national security and gaining unparalleled experience in a dynamic defence and engineering environment.

Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:

• High-Impact Role: Directly contribute to critical submarine support operations and national security.
• Comprehensive Training: Undergo thorough training to manage site operations, support critical facilities, and respond to abnormal events, including emergency situations as a Forward Support Commander.
• Career Advancement: Develop essential leadership and operational management skills in a demanding yet supportive setting. The successful progression to a fully qualified Duty Manager unlocks a 40% allowance for night shifts (RA120).
• Diverse Skill Development: Gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, from day-to-day operational management to investigating health, safety, and technical issues, and coordinating with senior leadership.
• Exceptional Benefits Package: Beyond a competitive salary of £51,941.00, enjoy a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, access to a Digital GP, employee share scheme, shopping discounts, and professional fee payments. Babcock also prioritizes employee wellbeing with an employee assistance program and 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a legacy of over a century of service in defending nations and protecting communities.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Location: This is a site-based role in Plymouth, Devon, requiring a commitment to working within the Devonport Royal Dockyard.
• Shift Work: The role operates on a rotating shift pattern covering days, backs, and nights, which is crucial for understanding the demands of the position.
• Essential Experience: A background in site and facilities operations is a must. Previous leadership experience is also highly valued. While advantageous, dockyard experience and familiarity with submarine/naval operations or pressurised water reactor systems will certainly strengthen your application.
• Formal Qualifications: Candidates will need a Level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline to be considered.
• Security Clearance: A critical requirement for this role is the ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance. This necessitates being a sole UK national, and eligibility may be influenced by factors such as place of birth, nationality, and residency history. Candidates are encouraged to review the United Kingdom Security Vetting guidance for more details.
• Commitment to Growth: This is a trainee role, emphasizing a learning and development mindset. Candidates should be eager to absorb new knowledge and take on increasing responsibility over time.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for operations, leadership, and contributing to a critical sector, this Trainee Duty Manager position presents an outstanding opportunity to launch or advance your career within a respected and impactful organization.