Job Description

Job Title - Works Control Centre Operative – Submarines

Working Pattern: Mornings/Afternoon Shift

Working location: Raynesway, Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Works Control Centre as a Works Control Centre Operative reporting to the Works Control Centre Supervisor.

We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

This is a staff graded role and will require you to support the coordination of critical works to maintain and upgrade the Raynesway estate through the deconflicting of planned works and ensuring contractor activities are given appropriate oversite.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

As the central hub for all works activities within the Nuclear site boundary, the Core WCC is a busy environment, coordinating contractor and visitor activities across the Nuclear site.

Within the WCC we are involved with various activities stated below. The WCC Supervisor will discuss the tasks that you will be more involved in during the interview phase.

• Controlling onsite contractor inductions ensuring all Security and Safety arrangements are briefed and understood by external contractors.
• Working closely with HSE Functions and appointed Contractor Supervising Officers to provide overchecks on contractor work-packages to ensure they meet the required legislative and corporate standards.
• Acting as Contractor Supervising Officers and / or escorts, ensuring our contractors maintain the required standards whilst on-site.
• Preparation of weekly site works plans.
• Deconfliction of site works, liaising with work requestors to ensure works are conducted safely and in a timely and controlled manner.
• Assist with onsite vehicle and traffic management arrangements.
• Permit writing.
• Forklift / site movements.
• Statutory Inspection co-ordinator
• Calibration Champion – ensuring that all calibrated equipment is serviceable, calibrated and available on request to support business goals.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Willing and capable to work outdoors as required throughout the year, across the Raynesway facility.
• Able to read and interpret HSE documentation and ensure contractor adherence to Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Will be able to clearly communicate verbally and through email. Have the confidence to direct contractors and report security and safety deviations.
• Basic computer literacy and a basic appreciation of Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach to HSE with willingness to develop HSE skill set.
• Flexible approach to work activities with a willingness to support the wider organisational goals.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives.

And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Grade: NGS 4-8

Job Category

Group Property

Posting Date

10 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

24 Nov 2026