Training Manager (Maintenance) Portsmouth, South East England, England
Job description
Position: Training Manager (Maintenance)
Salary: £50k-£60k DOE
Full Time
Permanent
Who we are: Subsea Craft (SSC) is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team’s defence experience with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced naval engineering. Our flagship product, VICTA, is a Diver Delivery Unit - a surface submersible craft designed to operate at speed over range and capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery and recovery of divers. It is a unique, innovative British product focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled, passionate, and dynamic Training Manager to design, develop, and implement a training programme for VICTA Maintenance Engineers, and assist with the management of craft operator (pilot) training delivery. You will be responsible for conducting, and periodically reviewing, a training needs analysis to develop a comprehensive technical training programme. Once established you will lead and coordinate the delivery of the programme to provide technical training to both SSC and end-user teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a training programme from its grass routes and work closely with trainees and end-users to realise the results of your efforts. Building close and enduring relationships with the engineering teams you train; you will engage with and visit teams to review learning outcomes and help refine training delivery, in a culture of continuous improvement; adapting and expanding the programme to enhance operational effectiveness in line with feedback and technological development.
If you are a driven and experienced Training Manager with technical acumen and a passion for military and defence operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
The Role:
- You will report to the Head of Training within the Client Support Directorate.
- Working closely with engineering and design teams to understand the technology, you will learn complex craft systems and the engineering practices required to keep VICTA mission ready.
- You will develop a deep understanding of VICTA operations and will work closely with our in-house engineering teams to stay up-to-date on the latest technology and ensure that training programmes are aligned with the latest industry best practices.
- Design, develop, and implement training programmes to educate SSC clients on the safe and effective maintenance and engineering support of our products.
- Create training materials, including manuals, videos, and presentations.
- Conduct in-person and virtual shore-based training sessions.
- Review and evaluate the training programmes and procedures and instigate continuous improvement measures where applicable.
- Manage and maintain training records and certifications for clients and SSC staff.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
- Take on small projects in support of the main Delivery Programme.
Qualifications and Experience:
No.
Attribute
Rating
Source
1
Specific knowledge and experience
1.1
Prior experience of working in a training role, ideally within an engineering specialist environment/product
E
AF, I
1.2
Strong technical acumen and understanding of maintenance and support processes and procedures for complex systems and equipment
E
AF, I
1.3
Experience working in a safety critical environment, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and standards.
D
AF, I
1.4
Experience developing and implementing training programmes, including creating training materials and conducting training sessions
D
AF, I
1.5
Experience/knowledge of working with systems approach to training (e.g. Defence Systems Approach to Training)
D
AF, I
1.6
Experience working with engineering teams
D
AF, I
2
Skills and attributes
2.1
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
E
I
2.2
Strong leadership skills and the ability to take initiative without guidance drive allocated projects independently and as part of a team
E
I
2.3
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues in a timely manner
E
AF, I
2.4
Ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audience
E
I
2.5
Have the ability to organise and present information clearly, concisely and accurately
E
AF, I
2.6
Robust individual that is as happy working autonomously as working collaboratively as part of a team
E
I
2.7
A goal-oriented mindset and exceptional organisational skills with a willingness to tackle challenges to solve problems
E
I
2.8
Collaborative and proactive / ‘can-do’ working style
E
I
3
Qualifications
3.1
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as engineering or education, or equivalent experience
E
AF
E – Essential, D – Desirable, AF – Application Form, I – Interview
Location: Portsmouth HQ, with travel to Portland Bill for operator training, overseas travel required.
Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.
What we expect from you:
- Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration.
- Initiative and independent working.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Business and commercial awareness.
- Agility, adaptability and continuous development.
What we offer:
- Private Healthcare.
- Share Options.
- Life Insurance.
- Unlimited Paid Holiday.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Pension contribution.
- Flexible Working.
- A culture of diversity and innovative thinking.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.
