Specialist Trainer- Marine Engineering Diesel Internal Combustion Engines

Gosport, Hampshire

Do you have Marine Diesel Internal Combustion Engine experience that could be passed on to the next generation of Maritime Engineers? Would you relish working as part of a team working alongside military, civilian and commercial partners for the benefit of Defence? Do you want to work family friendly hours enjoying up to 25 days paid leave (Raising to 30 days over 5 years) plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, Subsidised site gym membership and access to coffee shops and café?

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The post holder will be responsible for the instruction, up to Foundation Degree level, (BTEC Higher National equivalent), of military and civilian marine engineering trainees in delivery of theoretical and practical training of in-service Marine Diesel Internal Combustion Engines to trainees of all levels from the MoD, Industry, and Foreign and Commonwealth Armed Forces. The scope of this training includes Diesel Internal Combustion Engine Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Diagnosis and Repair Techniques. Instructors are also required to complete formal assessment and evaluation of students.

Regular duties include the maintenance and updating of existing training course documentation to reflect changes to equipment and technology, and assisting with the development of new courses, including the documentation, media, and methods.

This post includes a secondary role delivering instructors may be called upon to deliver training of other Marine Engineering Subjects, where the incumbent is suitably qualified and experienced. Minor maintenance of training equipment/training aids is also required as appropriate.

Please note that DSMARE is due to transfer to Navy Command within the period Nov 2024 to Nov 2025. This post may therefore be in scope for potential outsource under Project Selborne during this period.

Person Specification

A successful candidate will be responsible for delivery of training in the required subjects to classes of up to trainees per class. Instructional loading will absorb up to 80% of your time. When not instructing, the post holder will be required to maintain currency in subject matter, prepare teaching material, upkeep designated subject course documentation, develop new training delivery techniques such as virtual & online training, invigilate & mark examinations/ assessments, propose course ware change requirements and set new examination questions as appropriate. Once experienced, mentor and develop new team members.

Qualifications

Candidates should have served a recognised marine engineering apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training and to have obtained a relevant national qualification in Engineering or a closely related subject. Additionally, candidates must have at least 5 years recent relevant practical experience.

or

Candidates who have completed UK Armed Forces Marine Engineering training and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of marine technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.

Desirable: Experience of training delivery and/or a teaching qualification (e.g.Cert Ed/DTLLS), although formal training in Defence Trainer course and the opportunity to study for a civilian qualification in teaching will be made available to the successful candidate.

Candidates should have served a recognised marine engineering apprenticeship or a relevant alternative period of training and to have obtained a relevant national qualification in Engineering or a closely related subject. Additionally, candidates must have at least 5 years recent relevant practical experience.

or

Candidates who have completed UK Armed Forces Marine Engineering training and have attained Senior Non-Commissioned Officer level and have a proven track record of marine technical experience will be deemed as meeting the necessary requirements.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Changing and Improving

Alongside your salary of £28,300, Ministry of Defence contributes
£7,641 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• This post attracts a non-pensionable allowance of £6000 p.a. in addition to the basic salary listed.
• 25 Days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• 15 days Special leave with pay for Military Reserve Service
• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Opportunity to gain further education qualifications.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free Parking
• Subsidised site gym membership
• On-site Creche and Nursery facilities (at cost)
• On-site there are a variety of refreshment kiosks and cafes, with popular high street stores within 5 minutes’ walk
• An environment with flexible working options

The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. 

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.  

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Job contact :

• Name : Steven Wilcock
• Email : Steven.Wilcock102@mod.gov.uk
• Telephone : 02392542156

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk