Rolls-Royce Submarines has introduced greater than 200 jobs shall be created with the opening of two new places of work in Scotland and Wales.

The agency stated it's aiming to draw engineers and specialists from throughout the UK to work on its rising portfolio of defence nuclear tasks.

The satellite tv for pc places of work, funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), shall be based mostly at Glasgow Airport Business Park and in St Mellons, Cardiff.

Rolls-Royce Submarines stated greater than 100 jobs shall be created in every metropolis to "help access the skilled talent pools in both regions".

In Glasgow, the main focus is on recruiting these with a pedigree in electrical controls and instrumentation and cyber safety.

While in Cardiff, the corporate is seeking to appeal to individuals with a background in mechanical design, supplies engineering, structural integrity evaluation, thermal evaluation and fluid dynamics.

The announcement comes following a deal final yr between Australia, the UK and US (AUKUS) to create a brand new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines utilizing Rolls-Royce reactors.

Steve Carlier, president of Rolls-Royce Submarines, stated there's "never been a better time" to hitch the business.

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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack stated: "Scottish skills, expertise and innovation make an enormous contribution to the UK's defence industry, with massive benefits for our national security and economy."

Welsh Secretary David TC Davies added: "The UK government is focused on doing all we can to drive prosperity and growth and make sure Wales' economy is fit for the 21st century.

"We're delighted to be working with Rolls-Royce who're serving to us obtain this."

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