Capita
Fitter/Turner Training Delivery Instructor
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerCapita
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Still love engineering, but ready for a change?
If you’re a skilled fitter/turner or workshop engineer who enjoys the practical side of engineering but wants something more stable, rewarding, and with genuine work-life balance — this could be your next move.
You don’t need any teaching experience. If you’ve got the hands-on skills, we’ll give you the rest — including full training and a recognised teaching qualification.
This is your opportunity to pass on your knowledge, shape the next generation of Royal Navy engineers, and step into a role where your experience really counts.
Job title:
Fitter/Turner Training Delivery Instructor
Job Description:
🕒 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.
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🔩 What you’ll be doing
- Deliver hands-on workshop training in fitting, turning, milling and general engineering skills
- Demonstrate techniques, guide trainees, and help them build confidence on the tools
- Support learners working towards recognised engineering qualifications
- Maintain workshop equipment and ensure safe working practices
- Share your real-world experience to bring learning to life
🧰 What we’re looking for
We’re not looking for teachers — we’re looking for engineers.
You’ll need (essential):
- A recognised apprenticeship (or equivalent experience) in fitting/turning or mechanical engineering
- Strong, recent hands-on workshop experience
- Skills across machining, fitting, milling, grinding
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Nice to have (but not essential):
- Any experience coaching, mentoring or helping others learn
- CAD knowledge
👉 No teaching experience? No problem — we’ll fully train and support you.
🎓 What you’ll get in return
- Salary up to £42,000 (pro rata £41,265 term-time only)
- Term-time working (45 weeks) – enjoy extended breaks at Christmas, Easter & summer - The salary is pro rata’d and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays.
- Full training + funded teaching qualification
- Onsite gym, catering, shops & free parking
- Flexible benefits + wellbeing support
- A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference
⚓ Why this role stands out
- Move off the tools without losing your trade
- Better work-life balance than most engineering roles
- Use your experience to develop others
- Be part of a major Royal Navy training transformation programme
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
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:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace where everyone can succeed. We’re a Disability Confident employer — if you need any adjustments, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.
For general enquiries, email CPScareers@capita.com. Learn more on the Capita Careers website.
Location:
Gosport
,
United Kingdom
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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