Posted: 21h ago
The role
Fire & Security Tutor (Off the Tools Opportunity)
Location: Watford
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Training Provided | Career Transition Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to transition into a Fire & Security Tutor role based in Watford.
This position offers fully funded training to upskill as an Apprenticeship Tutor (Learning Skills Coach), allowing you to step off the tools and pass on your technical knowledge, industry experience, and practical expertise to the next generation of engineers — as well as individuals entering the sector through career change.
This is a structured training environment focused on learner development, professional delivery, and long-term career progression.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering sector-defined Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours to apprentices and learners within the Fire & Security discipline.
Operating within ESFA and Ofsted frameworks, you will support learners throughout their journey, ensuring high standards of delivery, development, and learner progression.
This role is ideal for engineers who:
Want to step off the tools
Enjoy mentoring, coaching, and developing others
Want career stability and long-term progression
Want to make a meaningful impact on the industry
Are ready to move into education and training Essential Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in Fire & Security Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance
Minimum 3 years on-the-tools experience
Ability to demonstrate and teach core engineering skills
Strong understanding across the 4 core disciplines
Appetite for self-development and professional learning
Willingness to work within ESFA and Ofsted frameworks Desirable Experience
Industry qualifications (FIA, FireQual, Milestone Advanced or equivalent)
Experience mentoring apprentices or junior engineers
Confident communicator and presenter
Experience working to KPIs
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams
Experience using Learner Management Systems (LMS)
Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one - fully funded) Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary (DOE)
Incremental salary uplifts upon completion of training
Performance-related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Fully funded training & teaching qualifications
Long-term career development and progression
