Maritime Bridge Watchkeeper Simulator Trainer

Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster

As a Bridge simulator controller you will join a team that supports training in the Royal Navy’s Navigation Training Unit at HMS Collingwood. This team works side by side with Royal Naval (RN) instructors and provides a key contribution to the professional development of RN and foreign naval personnel through career and other courses, in preparation for operational duties in the Fleet.

This role involves a 2 week shift pattern:

Week 1 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Week 2 Monday to Thursday 3.30pm to 11pm

This averages as 32.75 hours per week for pay

Full training on the Simulator will be provided – no previous experience necessary What you will be doing:

• Working with Instructors to load simulations on to the systems/simulators, controlling the simulator and providing appropriate inputs and responses during a training scenario

• Managing the simulation exercises (malfunctions, machinery, man over board etc)

• Performing role play duties covering different scenarios

• Preparing, reviewing and updating training scenarios and support material

• Suitable candidates will hold a STCW II/1 qualification or an RN equivalent (bridge watchkeeping Cert.)

• Previous experience in the Royal/Merchant Navy

• Good IT skills (MS Office)

• Good communication skills

• Must be able to be cleared to UK SC level, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

• Full training will be given

• Free Parking

• Varied role

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.