Fibre Optic Engineering Review and Training Support - Bolton

Square One Resources; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced professional for Fibre Optic Engineering Review and Training Support in Bolton. The role involves leading a training engagement for a defence client, requiring expertise in fibre optics and technical training delivery. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and ability to translate complex content into accessible materials. This is a 3-month contract role with a daily rate of £600.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in fibre optic systems, including handling, testing, and design.
• Experience in technical training design and delivery, ideally in a defence or high-compliance environment.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into accessible learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessment of existing fibre optic systems, processes, and practices.
• Define learning outcomes based on consultancy insights.
• Facilitate a hands-on training session for selected engineers.

Skills

Technical background in fibre optic systems

Experience in technical training design and delivery

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEEE, IAAA)

Job description

Job Title: Fibre Optic Engineering Review and Training Support - Bolton
Location: Bolton
Salary/Rate: £600 Daily Rate
Start Date: 25/08/2025
Job Type: 3 Month Contract - Inside IR35

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile consultant to lead the end-to-end delivery of a Fibre Optic Learning & Development engagement for a defence-sector client. This role combines technical expertise in fibre optics with instructional design, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery capabilities.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Consultancy & Analysis
• Conduct on-site assessment of existing fibre optic systems, processes, and practices across manufacturing, test, and design teams.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce a detailed findings and recommendations report.
• Training Design & Development
• Define learning outcomes based on consultancy insights.
• Design a tailored training package for three distinct teams (Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Design).
• Develop supporting materials such as guides, checklists, and reference documents.
• Training Delivery
• Facilitate a hands-on training session for selected engineers.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and enable internal capability building.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with client stakeholders to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide regular updates and incorporate feedback into the training solution.
• Post-Training Support
• Offer light-touch support post-delivery to address queries and reinforce learning.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Strong technical background in fibre optic systems, including handling, testing, and design.
• Experience in technical training design and delivery, ideally in a defence or high-compliance environment.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into accessible learning materials.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEEE, IAAA, MIL-STD, IEC).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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