Workshop & Handskills Trainer — Mentor Navy Engineers

Capita; Gosport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Catering facilities

Gym onsite

Shops onsite

Volunteer days

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Capita is recruiting an experienced engineering professional to mentor and develop the next generation of Royal Navy engineers at HMS Sultan. You will deliver high-quality training in Mechanical Craft and Fabrication, helping trainees develop core engineering competencies with practical hand skills.

This training-focused role provides full trainer development on site; Level 3 Teaching Qualification or equivalent is preferred, and prior teaching is not required.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with mechanical or fabrication experience.
• Hands-on workshop experience using hand tools and machinery.
• Proficient in IT (hardware/software).
• Willingness to learn and develop as a trainer; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training in Mechanical Craft and Fabrication.
• Coach and mentor trainees; provide constructive feedback.
• Teach interpretation of basic technical drawings and safe workshop practices.
• Promote health and safety and support trainee progression.

Skills

Mechanical Craft Experience

Hand Tools Proficiency

IT Proficiency

Coaching / Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Teaching Qualification / DCTS

Tools

Workshop Machinery

Job description

Capita is recruiting an experienced engineering professional to mentor and develop the next generation of Royal Navy engineers at HMS Sultan. You will deliver high-quality training in Mechanical Craft and Fabrication, helping trainees develop core engineering competencies with practical hand skills.

This training-focused role provides full trainer development on site; Level 3 Teaching Qualification or equivalent is preferred, and prior teaching is not required.