Firefighting Instructor & Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | PL11 2PD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10117342-42284 |
Summary
Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week
HMS Raleigh
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster
You'll play a vital role in delivering safe, high quality fire fighting training, acting as Safety Officer and supporting training delivery within a live fire fighting facility. This hands on role involves operating training systems, facilitating exercises, and working closely with colleagues to ensure the highest safety and learning standards for every student. It's a physically demanding position, working in challenging environments - including wet conditions and extreme temperatures - while wearing Breathing Apparatus and fire retardant PPE.
What you'll be doing
• Carrying out both Theoretical and Practical Maritime Firefighting and Safety training from basic to advanced
• Carrying out the role of Safety Officer
• Completing relevant training operational documentation, recording and reporting all deficiencies occurring during training.
• Ensuring all training equipment and classrooms are ready for use and then shut down in accordance with procedure
• Be responsible for the Health and Safety of all personnel within the training facilities when conducting training operations.
• Ensuring safe operation of training facilities (SSOW).
• Ensuring that the equipment and materials are fit for purpose, maintained, cleaned and in date for safe operation.
What we're looking for:
Essential:
• Proven experience within the Maritime/Firefighting Industry.
• First Aid at Work Qualified or equivalent would be beneficial
• Any teaching experience/qualifications would be beneficial
• Demonstrable proficiency in using IT (hardware/software) within the workplace
• IOSH Working Safely
• Valid UK Driving License
• Must be able to wear firefighting/breathing apparatus, lift breathing apparatus and climb ladders
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
What's in it for you?
✨ Salary of up to £30,000 depending on skills and experience
✨ Enjoy flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced
family leave, lifestyle discounts, and access to inclusive employee networks - all
designed to support your wellbeing and personal growth
✨ Work-life balance - no deployments, predictable hours
✨ Career development - instructor training and funded qualifications
✨ Excellent facilities - free parking, catering, gym and on site amenities
✨ Purpose driven work - supporting national defence and future sailors
Unlock Your Potential with 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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Equal Opportunities
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