Training Delivery Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

Capita
Portsmouth
3 weeks ago
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Training Delivery Instructor - Mechanical Engineering


Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week on a term time only basis


HMS Sultan, Portsmouth


Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.


Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster - Your role will be to deliver training across Marine Engineering Mechanical Training group focussing on the diagnosis, repair, operation and maintenance of a ship's auxiliary equipment and systems.


What you'll be doing

  • Deliver Mechanical Marine Engineering training on ship auxiliary systems in line with the Sultan Training Plan
  • Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues within the Marine Engineering Electrical training area.
  • Maintain and update training materials, assess coursework, and provide constructive feedback to learners.
  • Apply best practice to drive quality improvements across Royal Navy training programmes.
  • Ensure learner safety, progression, and achievement of KPIs and SLAs during all training phases, including simulated environments.
  • Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to personalise learning journeys and maintain your CPD portfolio.

What we're looking for
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software) within the workplace.
  • Competent Mechanical hand skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

  • Any experience in Electrical Engineering would be highly beneficial

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher - including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It's a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita


What's in it for you?

  • Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
  • Onsite, secure parking
  • Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
  • Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
  • Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given

This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.


Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose


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What we hope you'll do next:

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