Defence Weapons Trainer — Class 1 Armourer

Atlas Recruitment Group Ltd; Lyneham; On-site; GBP 32,649 - 39,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Enhanced leave

Long-term career progression

Job summary

A leading global Defence organisation is seeking a Weapons Trainer to deliver first-class training to future armourers. Responsibilities include developing training courses, modernising materials, and supporting apprentices. Candidates must be a Class 1 Armourer with a passion for training, strong technical knowledge of weapons systems, and a commitment to safety. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £36,277, generous pension, and long-term career progression in a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Class 1 Armourer.
• Passion for training and developing others.
• Strong technical knowledge of weapons systems.
• Commitment to high standards in safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop engaging weapons training courses.
• Modernise training material in partnership with digital learning teams.
• Support apprentices with coaching, assessment, and progression.
• Maintain and inspect light/heavy weapons and associated optics.

Skills

Passion for training and developing others

Strong technical knowledge of weapons systems

Commitment to high standards in safety and compliance

Education

Class 1 Armourer

Job description

A leading global Defence organisation is seeking a Weapons Trainer to deliver first-class training to future armourers. Responsibilities include developing training courses, modernising materials, and supporting apprentices. Candidates must be a Class 1 Armourer with a passion for training, strong technical knowledge of weapons systems, and a commitment to safety. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £36,277, generous pension, and long-term career progression in a permanent role.