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We're looking for a Technical Trainer/Instructor to complement our team. This role is based from Faslane, Helensburgh and benefits from either our 9/75 or 4xFlex working patterns, being a 9 day working fortnight or 4 day working week (days can vary depending on training delivery schedule).
This is a unique opportunity for someone with experience of teaching, lecturing or training people to move into a different industry and join a world-renowned defence company working on programmes key to the UKs national security.
The ideal candidate will either have experience of delivering technical subject matter such as electronics, mechanics, physics etc. or have a strong interest and appreciation in areas like this outside of teaching. On top of this technical foundation we will then provide training in the specific technical areas required to be able to be able to instruct on the workings and maintenance of the Royal Navy's Trident Strategic Weapon System (SWS).
Equally we'd welcome applications from individuals with direct SWS experience such as SWS Instructor, SWS Engineer, Weapons Engineer or similar.
The key requirements, activities and responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Working as a fully integrated member within our instructor team delivering technical training in support of the statement of training requirement.
- Encouraging and mentor trainees with enthusiasm to ensure the highest standard of training output is achieved.
- Supporting both practical and theory training elements to both the Royal Navy and industry partners in the Trident Training Facility.
- Conducting reviews of training documentation in support of the Training Delivery Associate Manager.
- Shift working will be required in support of the Royal Navy's Training, and Trident Engineering Support Trainer Programmes.
- Maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of approved documentation, mandatory health and safety legislation, acceptance standards and directives to ensure compliance with Trident Programme and Company requirements.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Experience as an Instructor or Technical Trainer with a background in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Electronics or Physics.
- Experience of instructional delivery.
- Excellent co-operation, organisational and workload management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Flexibility and an adaptable attitude to working shifts.
- Be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable, show initiative and be able to work to deadlines.
Desirable Skills
- SWS (Strategic Weapon System) experience
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK - Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.
We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we'd love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call .
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