Technical Trainer (Maritime and Aviation)

464019 Technical Trainer (Maritime and Aviation)

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026

📍 Location: Aberdeen, Belfast, Dover, Falmouth, Fareham, Holyhead, Lerwick, Milford Haven, Southampton, Stornoway (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £38,663 (The salary of £38,663 includes a basic salary of £35,663 and a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £3,000)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

As a Technical Trainer you will be responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of effective and budgeted training solutions to meet the needs set by Coastguard Operations or outlined in the MCA or HMCG Business Plans. Accountable to the Technical Training and Development Manager for the implementation of quality appropriate training and development solutions to meet the tactical direction of HMCG Maritime Technical Training.

Top Responsibilities

The design, delivery, evaluation, review and updating of budgeted Coastguard technical training solutions at appropriate venues across the UK, working with colleagues and/or external providers, as necessary.
Assessment of learning and technical competence through both in-programme evaluation and, by the setting, invigilation and marking of formative and summative assessments.
The provision of all areas of Maritime and Aviation Coastguard Technical Training.
The provision of the portfolio of training solutions specific to HMCG Operations.
Requirement, where operational need is identified, to deliver peripatetic training solutions at any UK location (including evenings and weekends as necessary).
Act on behalf of Technical Training & Development as a Subject Matter Expert to HMCG Operations and other interested parties as required.
Ensure all source material for training is aligned with the Coastguard Technical Competency Framework.
Participation in the review and maintenance of the Coastguard Technical Competency Framework.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

A proven track record of establishing a professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Relevant experience and qualifications in Search and Rescue or Technical Rescue
Demonstrable experience of the design and development of training material for either face to face or e-learning interventions

Essential qualifications/licenses

A full UK driving license

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4vTz4EB

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Wednesday 24^th June 2026