Firefighter Instructor
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £33248-33248 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO31 9ZL |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 305271-43803114 |
Summary
Serco Limited
Fire Fighting Instructor
Based at Warsash Maritime Academy
- Hampshire
Monday to Friday, 37 hours
£33,248 plus benefits
Serco are recruiting for Casual Fire Fighting Instructors to join the team based at Warsash Maritime Academy to assist in the delivery of high-quality courses to the Maritime and offshore industries.
This opportunity is offered as a zero-hour contract and will require the candidate to work demonstrate flexibility to work within contract when required.
Main Accountabilities:
Adhere to Warsash Maritime Academy’s (WMA) quality assurance procedures.
Carrying out instructional duties on firefighting courses organised by WMA, including practical demonstrations and exercises, at all times ensuring that standards of training are in accordance with the specific company, national of international guidelines.
Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of staff/students, in accordance with WMA Fire School safety procedures. This is to include the rendering of immediate first aid should this become necessary.
Carrying out support services in connection with the functions of the Fire School. This may include the care and maintenance of premises and equipment.
As required undertaking the assessment of individual students or groups of students in accordance with the relevant standards.
Undertaking such personal development as may be required by WMA for the efficient delivery of courses.
Carrying out administrative or any other duties by agreement as required.
What you’ll need to do the role:
Essential:
Firefighting experience
BA Wearer
Good communicational skills
Desirable:
Serving or retired firefighter
Maritime experience
BAI
Teaching qualification
First Aid
Good level of fitness
What we offer:
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
Fire Fighting Instructor
Based at Warsash Maritime Academy
- Hampshire
Monday to Friday, 37 hours
£33,248 plus benefits
Serco are recruiting for Casual Fire Fighting Instructors to join the team based at Warsash Maritime Academy to assist in the delivery of high-quality courses to the Maritime and offshore industries.
This opportunity is offered as a zero-hour contract and will require the candidate to work demonstrate flexibility to work within contract when required.
Main Accountabilities:
Adhere to Warsash Maritime Academy’s (WMA) quality assurance procedures.
Carrying out instructional duties on firefighting courses organised by WMA, including practical demonstrations and exercises, at all times ensuring that standards of training are in accordance with the specific company, national of international guidelines.
Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of staff/students, in accordance with WMA Fire School safety procedures. This is to include the rendering of immediate first aid should this become necessary.
Carrying out support services in connection with the functions of the Fire School. This may include the care and maintenance of premises and equipment.
As required undertaking the assessment of individual students or groups of students in accordance with the relevant standards.
Undertaking such personal development as may be required by WMA for the efficient delivery of courses.
Carrying out administrative or any other duties by agreement as required.
What you’ll need to do the role:
Essential:
Firefighting experience
BA Wearer
Good communicational skills
Desirable:
Serving or retired firefighter
Maritime experience
BAI
Teaching qualification
First Aid
Good level of fitness
What we offer:
Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.
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