Emergency Technician – Nuclear Emergency Monitoring

About the role

The Emergency Technician will join the Emergency Planning Department at HMNB Clyde, supporting the Nuclear Emergency Monitoring Team (NEMT). This hands‑on position ensures rapid response capability for radiological incidents within the UK’s nuclear submarine environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain operational readiness of monitoring equipment, vehicles and facilities for swift NEMT deployment.
• Conduct radiological monitoring across land, determining contamination levels with specialist instruments.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including equipment checks, berth inspections and readiness exercises.
• Assist in training and development of monitoring personnel, delivering briefings and practical support.
• Carry out contamination control, sample collection and environmental monitoring in line with regulatory requirements.
• Deploy as part of the NEMT, participating in rostered duties and real‑world emergency responses.

Required profile

• Committed and capable individual with a strong technical focus.
• Willingness to work in a sensitive defence environment and respond to emergencies at short notice.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a trained response team.

Required skills

• Operation of radiological monitoring equipment.
• Contamination control procedures.
• Environmental sampling and analysis.
• Emergency response protocols for nuclear incidents.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute directly to national security.
• Specialised training and development within the Royal Navy’s submarine capability.
• Full‑time role (37 hours per week) based at a world‑class naval base.