Help get better trained personnel to the front line faster
Help shape the next generation of frontline firefighting professionals—supporting and then progressing to delivering expert training in a world-class marine training facility.
Job title:
Training Support Co-ordinator (Navy Firefighting Unit)
Job Description:
Full-time role – 40 hours a week
Paisley, Scotland
Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.
What you will be doing:
Initially supporting the delivery of theoretical and practical marine firefighting training instruction
Once qualified you will become an Instructor carrying out the training directly
Acting as Safety Officer for practical firefighting training
Acting as the Control Room Operator, monitoring safety systems and controlling the fire compartment settings and parameters.
Ensuring all training equipment, training areas and classrooms are correctly prepared prior to use
Providing First Aid response (training provided)
Ensuring health, safety and environmental procedures are implemented and complied with.
Maintaining documentation, test, and calibration records.
What we’re looking for:
Essential Skills:
Previous experience within Navy or Fire Service (ideally Royal Navy)
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Team player
Physically fit and able to wear Breathing Apparatus and work in extremely hot conditions
Proficiency in using IT within the workplace.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience/knowledge of submarines
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.
Onsite, secure parking
Catering facilities, Gym and shops onsite
Rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the Royal Navy
Further qualifications can be gained
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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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
Capita is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We’re a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 07784 237318.
For more on equal opportunities and available adjustments, visit the Capita Careers website.
For general queries, email [email protected] .
Location:
Paisley
,
United Kingdom
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
