Weapons Engineer Instructor (Ex-Navy / Submariner)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company benefits

6% pension

Funded qualifications

Progression routes

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Weapons Engineer Instructor (Ex-Navy / Submariner) in Helensburgh. Salary: £48,000 rising to £53,000 when qualified, plus a 37-hour week, 25 days holiday, pension and funded qualifications.

The role involves delivering hands-on weapons training in simulator and classroom and supports progression into senior training roles within a major defence contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience as Weapons Engineer/Technician with Navy/Submariner background.
• Interest in progressing into a Trainer/Instructor role.
• Willing to commute to Helensburgh.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons using preset course materials in classroom and simulator.
• Deliver classroom and simulator-based training.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess trainee results.
• Develop training content and improve course development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams.
• Mon-Fri, 37-hour week.

Skills

Navy / Submariner background

Training delivery

Job description

Weapons Engineer Instructor (Ex-Navy / Submariner)

48,000 rising to 53,000 once qualified, + 37 Hour Week + 6% Pension + Funded Qualifications + Progression Routes + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Helensburgh (Commutable from Glasgow, Dumbarton, Renfrew, Dumbarton, Clydebank, Alexandria)

Are you a Weapons Engineer, Technician or similar with a Navy / Submariner background, looking to progress off the tools into an Instructor or Trainer role, with one of the UK's biggest defence contractors, who are responsible for training the next wave of technicians in a military environment?

On offer is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-billion-pound global engineering and defence company, who have an industry reputation for providing one of the top training and progression programs & often works on several large-scale projects around the UK. This is a unique opportunity where you will be funded for qualifications to improve your career and progress into senior management.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering hands-on weapons training both in the simulator and the classroom to military trainees, deliver pre-set lesson plans, training and assessments, monitor trainee development and collaborate with colleagues to improve internal processes and uphold health and safety. This is a Monday to Friday role, 37 hour week - half day on a Friday.

This role would suit a Weapons Engineer or Technician from a Navy or Submariner background, looking for an off the tools role, full training to become an instructor and the opportunity to work for one of the biggest defence companies in the UK.

THE ROLE:

• Deliver engaging lessons using pre-set course materials
• Class-room and simulator based training
• Prepare lesson plans and assess military students results
• Develop training content and improve course development
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams
• Mon - Fri, 37 hour week.

THE PERSON:

• Weapons Engineer / Technician or similar
• Background working for the Navy or as a Submariner
• Looking to progress into an off the tools, Trainer / Instructor role
• Commutable to Helensburgh

Reference: 26849A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.