Workshop Engineer Trainer: Train Navy Technicians

Capita; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free parking

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Capita leads the Selborne project at HMS Sultan, Portsmouth, delivering hands-on workshop training for fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills. You’ll guide trainees, support learners toward recognised qualifications, and maintain workshop equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and practical learning.

This role requires hands-on engineering expertise and the ability to convey real-world experience to students, with full training and a funded teaching qualification provided.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering.
• Strong, recent hands-on workshop experience.
• Skills across machining, fitting, milling, grinding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on workshop training in fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills.
• Demonstrate techniques, guide trainees, and help them build confidence on the tools.
• Support learners working towards recognised engineering qualifications.
• Maintain workshop equipment and ensure safe working practices.
• Share your real-world experience to bring learning to life.

Skills

Hands-on workshop

Machining

Fitting

Milling

Grinding

Read engineering drawings

Education

Recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent) in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD knowledge

Job description

Capita leads the Selborne project at HMS Sultan, Portsmouth, delivering hands-on workshop training for fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills. You’ll guide trainees, support learners toward recognised qualifications, and maintain workshop equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and practical learning.

This role requires hands-on engineering expertise and the ability to convey real-world experience to students, with full training and a funded teaching qualification provided.