Breathing Apparatus Trainer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Breathing Apparatus Trainer to join their team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety of operational firefighters by delivering essential training courses. With a focus on modern firefighting techniques, you will be part of a mission to ensure that firefighters are well-trained and safe in various scenarios. The company values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about teaching and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Additional leave for reservists

Holiday Trading scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching or coaching adults is preferable.
• Fire-related background is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training courses for the London Fire Brigade.
• Maintain professional competence and pilot new training initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Assessing

Presenting

Education

Level 3 Assessing and Training Qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Breathing Apparatus Trainer

Location: Greater London - Park Royal or Beckton, London

Compensation: £40,000 - £42,000 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Breathing Apparatus Trainer at one of our London sites and play your part in this mission.

The role

As a Breathing Apparatus Trainer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to grow your career, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and be recognized for your contributions.

Daily responsibilities include delivering and assessing courses for the London Fire Brigade, focusing on modern firefighting techniques in various scenarios to ensure operational firefighters are well-trained and safe. No prior training experience is required as we will develop you into the role.

• Deliver training courses and provide feedback in accordance with LFB requirements.
• Maintain your professional competence as per organizational standards.
• Pilot new training initiatives when needed.
• Complete and submit all course documentation accurately and promptly.

You will primarily deliver 2-day refresher courses, as well as 1- or 2-day courses for extended-duration breathing apparatus wearers. There may also be opportunities to deliver firefighter development courses for future firefighters.

Training will take place at our London venues in Park Royal or Beckton.

Essential experience

Experience in teaching, coaching, assessing, or presenting to adults is preferable but not essential. A fire-related background is advantageous. We seek passionate, adaptable, and engaging individuals.

Qualifications

If your background is non-fire related, ideally you will hold a Level 3 or above Assessing and Training Qualification (this can be obtained through the company). The successful candidate must be able to achieve BPSS security clearance.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Shopping savings portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Additional leave for reservists in the armed forces
• Holiday Trading scheme
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering, paid leave once a year