Weapons Systems Instructor

First Military Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE Supplied

Exceptional Career Development Opport.

Heavily Discounted Gym Membership

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with a major International Defence business, seeks multiple Weapons Trainers for a Lyneham depot role. The position involves training students in weapon systems, developing lesson plans, and maintaining CPD portfolios while adhering to safety, COSHH, and PPE standards.

The role requires an Armourer or skilled mechanical engineer, 5+ years’ engineering experience, and a teaching background in FE. BPSS clearance or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• Armourer or multi-skilled mechanical engineer with high level of experience.
• Engineering teaching experience in further education.
• Minimum City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent military qualification.
• Minimum 5 years experience in engineering.
• Good craft/technical skills.
• PC literate with PowerPoint and Word.
• BPSS security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Train students in stripping, assembling, fault finding and repairs on current weapon systems.
• Work within a team with strong emphasis on safety, COSHH, HSW and PPE requirements.
• Prepare training materials and maintain CPD portfolios; develop lesson plans per approved CT plans.
• Monitor student development, provide feedback, and trigger remediation where needed.
• Create examinations and practical assessments; invigilate exams and manage progress tests.
• Deliver high-quality military apprentice training within the existing team.

Skills

Armourer / multi-skilled engineer

Engineering teaching experience

5+ years engineering experience

PC literacy (PowerPoint & Word)

BPSS security clearance

Education

CGLI City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with a major International Defence business, seeks multiple Weapons Trainers for a Lyneham depot role. The position involves training students in weapon systems, developing lesson plans, and maintaining CPD portfolios while adhering to safety, COSHH, and PPE standards.

The role requires an Armourer or skilled mechanical engineer, 5+ years’ engineering experience, and a teaching background in FE. BPSS clearance or ability to obtain is required.