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Vacancy Title: Lifeboat Inspection and Testing Services Trainer

Vacancy Location: Aberdeen (The role will be hired in our Dunmurry site but you will be permanently based in Aberdeen)

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role
Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Lifeboat Inspection and Testing Services Trainer to join our team in Aberdeen.

Key responsibilities for the Lifeboat Inspection and Testing Services Trainer role include but are not limited to:

• Contributes to the development of service technician annual training plan. Delivers a wide range of service technician training content to plan, working with subject matter experts in other disciplines to build the personal confidence to deliver and to answer a range of trainee questions.
• Understands and applies all steps in the training cycle; advises service managers and technicians on how to get the most from personal development opportunities; effectively support training needs analysis and prioritisation of needs; delivers and assesses competence to standard; critically analyses training feedback, seeking ways to improve.
• Gathers information from the business to support continuous improvement of Survitec service technician training.
• Delivers training effectively, breaking down training topics into manageable building blocks, managing their pace and complexity of topic with the skills base and language needs of their audience.
• Drives and supports appropriate competence assessment activity; supports service operations managers to meet their requirement to assess competence according to schedule and standard; provides coaching and support to develop technicians’ understanding and application of the materials covered.
• Works with training coordinator to maintain training records, issue and record certificates.
• Carries out training records audits, ensuring information held is up to date and accurate, flagging any requirements for refresher.
• When schedule allows, carries out service technician duties according to process and standard, demonstrating on-going and up to date operational skills; takes part in personal skills reviews and formal assessments to maintain own competence record.
• Supports technician community of practice, providing subject matter expertise and supporting technicians to share best practice; ensures best practice ideas are managed using accepted and proven continuous improvement methods.
• Utilises practical work experience to review and update key processes, standards and training content HKF success profile.
• Identifies instances of non-conformance or non-compliance, reports and escalates appropriately and works with local teams to problem solve and continuously improve within own areas of expertise.
• Assists with service operations incident investigation and implements actions from incident and incident management learning.

About You

Essential criteria:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional ability to retain and recall vast amounts of information.
• Must exhibit strong mechanical aptitude. This includes the ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to learning and skill development.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and efficiently without constant supervision, capable of taking initiative and managing tasks independently, while also recognising when to seek guidance or clarification.
• Resourcefulness in problem-solving and decision-making, effectively navigating challenges, and obstacles with minimal guidance.
• Adapts quickly to changing circumstances and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in response to new challenges or unexpected developments.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks and allocating resources to meet deadlines and objectives independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.

Desirable Criteria

• Subject matter experience to a fully competent level.
• Previous experience working as a Trainer.
• Previous Marine industry experience.
• Must have substantial experience in hydraulics. This includes a deep understanding of hydraulic systems, components, and their applications.

Who are Survitec and what do we do?
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

How To Apply
To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.
Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.