Fitter/Turner Training Delivery Instructor

Capita; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Catering

Shops

Free parking

Job summary

Selborne, part of Capita, seeks an experienced workshop engineer to deliver hands-on training in fitting, turning and milling for Royal Navy engineers. The role involves guiding trainees, supporting qualification routes, and bringing real-world expertise to the classroom.

Based in Portsmouth, the position is full-time, term-time only (37.5 hours/week, 45 weeks), with full training and a funded teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering.
• Skills across machining, fitting, milling, grinding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience coaching or mentoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on workshop training in fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills
• Demonstrate techniques, guide trainees, and help them build confidence on the tools
• Support learners working towards recognised engineering qualifications
• Share your real-world experience to bring learning to life

Skills

Fitting

Turning

Milling

Reading drawings

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Still love engineering, but ready for a change?

If you're a skilled fitter/turner or workshop engineer who enjoys the practical side of engineering but wants something more stable, rewarding, and with genuine work-life balance - this could be your next move.

You don't need any teaching experience. If you've got the hands-on skills, we'll give you the rest - including full training and a recognised teaching qualification.

This is your opportunity to pass on your knowledge, shape the next generation of Royal Navy engineers, and step into a role where your experience really counts. 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.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver hands‑on workshop training in fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills
• Demonstrate techniques, guide trainees, and help them build confidence on the tools
• Support learners working towards recognised engineering qualifications
• Share your real‑world experience to bring learning to life

What we're looking for

We're not looking for teachers - we're looking for engineers.

You’ll need (essential)

• A recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent experience) in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering
• Skills across machining, fitting, milling, grinding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Any experience coaching, mentoring or helping others learn
• CAD knowledge

No teaching experience? No problem - we'll fully train and support you.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary up to £42,000 (pro rata £41,265 term‑time only)
• Term‑time working (45 weeks) - enjoy extended breaks at Christmas, Easter & summer - The salary is pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.
• Full training + funded teaching qualification
• Onsite gym, catering, shops & free parking
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference

Why this role stands out

• Move off the tools without losing your trade
• Better work‑life balance than most engineering roles
• Use your experience to develop others
• Be part of a major Royal Navy training transformation programme

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

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