Firearms Instructor

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

Weapons Trainer

Join a leading global Defence organisation as a Weapons Trainer, delivering first‑class training to the next generation of armourers.

What you’ll do

• 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
• Commit to continuous professional development, including gaining L4 Certificate in Education & Training (fully supported)

What we’re looking for

• 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

What’s on offer

• Starting salary £36,277
• Generous pension & enhanced leave
• Permanent, onsite role with long‑term career progression
• Opportunity to make a real impact in Defence training

If you’re ready to share your expertise and shape the future of Defence training, click APPLY now.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Education, and Training

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Engineering Services

Contact: Laura – [e-mail] | 01622 963067