Weapons Technician (Progression to Trainer / Instructor)

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

Benefits offered by this job

37 hour week

6% pension

Funded qualifications

Progression routes

25 days holiday

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Weapons Technician (Progression to Trainer / Instructor) in Helensburgh. The role offers hands-on weapons training to military trainees in both simulator and classroom settings, with a clear pathway to become an Instructor.

You will deliver pre-set lesson plans, run assessments, monitor trainee development, and collaborate with colleagues to refine training content, while benefiting from a structured progression route and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering hands-on training to military personnel or students.
• Ability to deliver lessons in classroom and simulator settings.
• Willingness to progress into an instructor role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on weapons training in simulator and classroom.
• Prepare lesson plans and assess trainees.
• Develop training content and improve course development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal teams.
• Mon - Fri, 37 hour week.

Skills

Training delivery

Navy background

Public speaking

Education

Naval/military background

Job description

Weapons Technician (Progression to Trainer / Instructor)

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 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 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: 26849B

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.