Training Delivery Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

-; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A training delivery organization in Gosport is seeking a Training Delivery Instructor in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves delivering training on ship auxiliary systems and maintaining training materials. Essential skills include a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in IT. The position offers flexible benefits, onsite facilities, and opportunities for professional growth. The job is term-time based with a pro-rated salary, making a significant impact on Royal Navy training.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including extra leave

Onsite secure parking

Catering facilities and gym access

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software) within the workplace.
• Competent mechanical hand skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Mechanical Marine Engineering training on ship auxiliary systems.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Maintain and update training materials.

Skills

Mechanical hand skills

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Training Delivery Instructor – Mechanical Engineering

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 – your role will be to deliver training across the Marine Engineering Mechanical Training group focusing on the diagnosis, repair, operation and maintenance of a ship’s auxiliary equipment and systems.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver Mechanical Marine Engineering training on ship auxiliary systems in line with the Sultan Training Plan.
• Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues within the Marine Engineering Electrical training area.
• Maintain and update training materials, assess coursework, and provide constructive feedback to learners.
• Apply best practice to drive quality improvements across Royal Navy training programmes.
• Ensure learner safety, progression, and achievement of KPIs and SLAs during all training phases, including simulated environments.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development teams to personalise learning journeys and maintain your CPD portfolio.

What we're looking for

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software) within the workplace.
• Competent mechanical hand skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Any experience in Electrical Engineering would be highly 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 such as simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy, with the 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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Equal Opportunities

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Location: Gosport, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent