Naval Coppersmith/Pipefitter Trainer – Mentor & Innovator

Royal Navy; Gosport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Gym facilities

Catering facilities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Royal Navy is seeking an experienced trainer to mentor the next generation of engineers at HMS Sultan, Portsmouth. The role focuses on Coppersmith and Pipefitter skills, delivering practical training from drawings and maintaining training materials.

You will assess learners, provide feedback, and help modernise training delivery while meeting KPIs and safety standards. This full-time, term-time role requires SC clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Technical Certificate in an Engineering discipline.
• Be proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software).
• Competent practical Coppersmith/Pipefitter hand skills.
• Proven experience in workshop/industry principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on how to fit pipework on ships from a drawing (Fit from design).
• Teaching Brazing techniques.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues within the Marine Engineering Electrical training area.
• Support trainee development through assessment, feedback, and personalised learning approaches.
• Maintain and update training materials, and contribute to modernising and improving training delivery.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and safety standards, while maintaining a CPD portfolio.

Skills

Pipefitting

Coppersmithing

IT literacy

Workshop experience

Training delivery

Assessment & feedback

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Engineering

Level 4 Teaching Qualification / DCTS

Job description

Royal Navy is seeking an experienced trainer to mentor the next generation of engineers at HMS Sultan, Portsmouth. The role focuses on Coppersmith and Pipefitter skills, delivering practical training from drawings and maintaining training materials.

You will assess learners, provide feedback, and help modernise training delivery while meeting KPIs and safety standards. This full-time, term-time role requires SC clearance eligibility.