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We are seeking a USV Maritime Operations Trainer to support the safe, compliant, and effective operation of our Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) fleet, with a strong focus on training delivery, operator competency, and standardised operational practices.
This role blends hands-on maritime operations expertise with instructional delivery and training development, ensuring all USV operators are trained to a high standard, fully competent, and mission-ready. You will play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the continuous evolution of training and operational capability.
What you will be doing…
No two days are the same, but you will typically be:
- Delivering training programmes for USV operators, including onboarding, vessel systems, mission execution, and emergency procedures.
- Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training materials, SOPs, lesson plans, and practical assessments.
- Conducting supervised and unsupervised training sessions on vessel operation, remote control systems, navigation procedures, and payload handling.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of operational missions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintaining an up‑to‑date understanding of the MCA Workboat Code (including Annex 2), SOLAS requirements, and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Contributing to operational readiness by supporting vessel checks, risk assessments, passage planning, and system testing during training evolutions.
- Providing technical guidance to new and developing operators, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Collaborating closely with engineering, software, and technical teams to support knowledge transfer and operator competency around new technologies and payload systems.
- Assisting in maintaining training records, assessment logs, competency matrices, and certification tracking for audits and internal reporting.
- Commercially endorsed maritime qualification to operate vessels under the MCA Workboat Code.
- Strong understanding of maritime operations, navigation principles, and vessel safety.
- Experience with remote or autonomous vessel systems (or demonstrable ability to learn quickly).
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver structured training and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and situational awareness.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
You don’t need to tick every box, but we are ideally looking for someone with:
Essential Experience
- Commercially endorsed maritime qualification to operate vessels under the MCA Workboat Code.
- Strong understanding of maritime operations, navigation principles, and vessel safety.
- Experience with remote or autonomous vessel systems (or demonstrable ability to learn quickly).
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver structured training and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and situational awareness.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Nice to have:
- Experience operating USVs or complex remote systems.
- Knowledge of MCA Workboat Code and SOLAS requirements.
- Instructional design or competency‑based training experience.
- Maritime engineering or technical background.
- Prior involvement in vessel trials or offshore operations.
What we provide:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
- After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
- Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
- Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
- Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
- Life assurance 3x salary
- Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement
Important to know: Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.
Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you been a resident in the UK for longer than 5 years?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Do you have experience in delivering maritime training programmes?
- Do you have understanding of the MCA Workboat Code (including Annex 2), SOLAS requirements, and other relevant regulatory standards?
- Do you have experience with remote or autonomous vessel systems?
Work Location: In person
