Firefighter Instructor

Serco Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Southampton is seeking a Fire Fighting Instructor to aid in delivering high-quality courses at Warsash Maritime Academy. The role requires firefighting experience and good communication skills, with responsibilities including instructional duties, safety compliance, and student assessment. This is a zero-hour contract position that demands flexibility. Competitive salary of £33,248 plus benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Paid volunteering day annually

Health benefits and cash plans

Qualifications

• BA Wearer required for the role.
• Desirable: Serving or retired firefighter.
• Desirable: Maritime experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to WMA quality assurance procedures.
• Carry out instructional duties on firefighting courses.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of staff/students.
• Assess students according to relevant standards.
• Undertake personal development as per requirements.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Good communicational skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Serco Limited

Fire Fighting Instructor

Based at Warsash Maritime Academy - Hampshire

Monday to Friday, 37 hours

£33,248 plus benefits

Serco are recruiting for Casual Fire Fighting Instructors to join the team based at Warsash Maritime Academy to assist in the delivery of high‑quality courses to the Maritime and offshore industries. This opportunity is offered as a zero‑hour contract and requires flexibility to work within the contract when required.

Main Accountabilities

• Adhere to Warsash Maritime Academy’s (WMA) quality assurance procedures.
• Carry out instructional duties on firefighting courses organised by WMA, including practical demonstrations and exercises, ensuring that standards of training are in accordance with specific company, national or international guidelines.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff/students in accordance with WMA Fire School safety procedures, including rendering immediate first aid if necessary.
• Carry out support services in connection with the functions of the Fire School, including care and maintenance of premises and equipment.
• Assess individual students or groups of students in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Undertake personal development as required by WMA for the efficient delivery of courses.
• Carry out administrative or other duties by agreement as required.

What you’ll need to do the role

Essential

• Firefighting experience
• BA Wearer
• Good communicational skills

Desirable

• Serving or retired firefighter
• Maritime experience
• BAI
• Teaching qualification
• First Aid
• Good level of fitness

What we offer

• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.