Fitter / Turner / Machinist

Capita plc; Collingtree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking an experienced instructor to teach workshop skills in fitting and turning to military and civilian trainees. Candidates should have a recognized qualification and recent workshop experience. The role offers a flexible benefits package and the chance to contribute to the Royal Navy's training transformation.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Onsite secure parking

Access to gym and catering facilities

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in fitting and turning or equivalent.
• Recent experience in workshop skills.
• Proven experience in fitting, turning, milling, and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Teach workshop theory and practical skills in fitting and turning.
• Prepare and assess course materials.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Workshop theory and practical skills

Fitting and turning processes

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Job description

Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week on a term time only basis

HMS Sultan, Portsmouth

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster. By leveraging your experience without the need for prior teaching experience you can play a key role in educating both Service and Civilian trainees by delivering high-quality workshop theory and hands‑on practical instruction in fitting and turning. Your teaching will support learners in achieving Foundation Degree and Defence‑standard qualifications, helping to build essential skills for their careers in engineering and technical disciplines.

What you’ll be doing

• Teach workshop theory and practical skills in fitting and turning to both Service and Civilian trainees, aligned with Foundation Degree and Defence standards.
• Prepare and assess course materials, including marking exams, updating content, and maintaining training equipment.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, offering technical advice and support to external units and authorities.
• Support course development and coordination, ensuring high‑quality instruction and alignment with Defence training requirements.

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training in Fitting and Turning processes to the appropriate ONC, City and Guilds (part III), BTEC or an equivalent level qualification.
• Recent experience within the appropriate workshop skills. (Applicants who have completed a full Services Engineering Apprenticeship plus recent practical experience in that trade or specialisation will be deemed to meet the necessary requirements.)
• Proven experience in all aspects of fitting, turning, milling and grinding as well as being to interpret engineering drawings in accordance with BS8888.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a training/instructional role would be beneficial but training in Defence instructional techniques will be provided for the successful applicant without prior experience.
• Previous in Computer Aided Design would be beneficial

About Selborne

Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12‑year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher – including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we’re modernising military education with cutting‑edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It’s a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks – all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
• Onsite, secure parking
• Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
• Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
• Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given

This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non‑working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro‑rated and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.

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