Training Delivery Instructor – Mechanical Engineering
Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week on a term time only basis
HMS Sultan, Portsmouth
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster – This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of Royal Navy engineers—leveraging your career expertise without the need for prior teaching experience
Job Title
Training Delivery Instructor - Mechanical Engineering
Job Description
What you'll be doing
Delivering training to groups of trainees in Mechanical Engineering – both practical and theory based.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with trainees and colleagues.
Support course documentation updates and provide feedback on student assessments.
Apply best practices to improve training quality and effectiveness.
Monitor learner progress and ensure training meets performance targets and standards.
Collaborate with Learning & Development to personalise training and maintain professional development
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
What we're looking for
Minimum Level 3 Technical Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
Proficient in the use of IT (hardware/software) within the workplace.
Competent Mechanical hand skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications
Previous experience working in Marine Engineering
Level 4 Teaching Qualification / DTC Defence Trainer Course or equivalent.
Previous training experience in an engineering environment
About Selborne
Selborne is a bold, £1 billion, 12-year transformation of Royal Navy training, led by Capita and a powerhouse consortium known as Team Fisher — including Raytheon UK, Fujitsu, and the University of Lincoln. Together, we're modernising military education with cutting-edge tech like simulators and data analytics, all under a collaborative "one team" approach with the Royal Navy. It's a shared mission to deliver smarter, more effective training for sailors and marines across the naval enterprise. To learn more please visit: Royal Navy education & training Selborne | Careers at Capita
What's in it for you?
Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks — all designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
Onsite, secure parking
Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
Ability to gain further qualifications and full training given
This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro rata'd and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
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What We Hope You'll Do Next
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Equal Opportunities
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Location:
Gosport
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United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent