Weapons Engineer Instructor (Sonar Maintenance)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 48.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

37 Hour Week

6% Pension

Funded Qualifications

Progression Routes

25 Days Holiday

Company Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Weapons Engineer Instructor in Glasgow, with a background in Sonar Maintenance and a pathway to an off-the-tools training role.

Salary starts at £48,000 and rises to £53,000 once qualified, with 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday, funded qualifications, and clear progression routes within a leading defence contractor.

Formación

• Background in weapons engineering or similar with sonar maintenance experience.
• Interest in moving to an instructor/trainer role with funded qualifications.
• Willingness to work in a defence training environment.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver engaging lessons using predefined materials in classroom and simulator settings.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess trainee results.
• Develop training content and improve course development with internal teams.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.

Conocimientos

Weapons Engineer

Technician

Sonar Maintenance

Trainer

Instructor

Descripción del empleo

Weapons Engineer Instructor (Sonar Maintenance)

£48,000 rising to £53,000 once qualified,

• 37 Hour Week
• 6% Pension
• Funded Qualifications
• Progression Routes
• 25 Days Holiday
• Company Benefits

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

Are you a Weapons Engineer, Technician or similar with a background in Sonar Maintenance, 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, with a background in Sonar Maintenance, 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 in Sonar Maintenance
• Looking to progress into an off the tools, Trainer / Instructor role
• Commutable to HelensburghKeywords: Weapons, Submariner, Submarine, Navy, Military, Defence, Officer, Trainer, Instructor, Sonar, Sonar Maintenance, Torpedoes, Helensburgh, Clydebank, Renfrew, Alexandria, Glasgow, Dumbarton

Reference: 26849F

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.