At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and deliver expert training in marine firefighting at a world-class facility.
- Company: Join Capita's innovative team transforming Royal Navy training.
- Benefits: Salary up to £30,000, flexible benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with career advancement opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in training the next generation of frontline firefighting professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in Navy or Fire Service, good communication skills, and physical fitness required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster. Help shape the next generation of frontline firefighting professionals—supporting and then progressing to delivering expert training in a world-class marine training facility. Full-time role - 40 hours a week. Paisley, Scotland. Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Responsibilities
- Initially supporting the delivery of theoretical and practical marine firefighting training instruction
- Once qualified you will become an Instructor carrying out the training directly
- Acting as Safety Officer for practical firefighting training
- Acting as the Control Room Operator, monitoring safety systems and controlling the fire compartment settings and parameters
- Ensuring all training equipment, training areas and classrooms are correctly prepared prior to use
- Providing First Aid response (training provided)
- Ensuring health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with
- Maintaining documentation, test, and calibration records
Essential Skills
- Previous experience within Navy or Fire Service (ideally Royal Navy)
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Team player
- Physically fit and able to wear Breathing Apparatus and work in extremely hot conditions
- Proficiency in using IT within the workplace
Desirable Skills
- Experience/knowledge of submarines
What's in it for you?
- Salary of up to 30,000 depending on skills and experience
- 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
- Further qualifications can be gained
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.
Equal Opportunities
Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us.
