Training Support Officer
Paisley, Glasgow

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit a Training Support Officer to deliver a high quality fire-fighting training delivery service in line with Babcock requirements. You will operate the Unit by computer, or facilitating the training requirements within the Fire-fighting Facility wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA). You will also work in an effective collaborative manner with all staff, displaying the appropriate behaviours at all times displaying a heavy Customer / Student focus on Safety and Training outcome requirements.

As a Training Support Officer within our Marine Training business you'll be supporting us as we deliver world-class training both UK and Internationally. With over 800,000 training days delivered so far we equip people to operate and support the most complex marine platforms, logistics and equipment - using our collaborative, customer centric approach.

Babcock operates a significant outsourced contract for the provision of education and training services to the Royal Navy. The training services comprise of Naval technical and tactical training and education, delivered by Babcock trainers as well as training support. The contract is entering an exciting new phase with renewed focus on training innovation, optimisation and collaborative working and this role will provide the support and drive to achieve successful deliver of all aspects of the contract in this new phase.

This is a physically demanding role which can be exposed to both a wet working environment and extremes of temperature, whilst wearing BA and Fire Retardant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

What do I need to do the role?

• A flexible 'can do' approach to work
• Good Communication skills both verbal and written
• A Team Player
• MS Office / IT skills
• Full Driving Licence
• Physically fit and able to wear BA
• STCW 95 MCA qualified
• BA Maintainer qualified
• 1st Aider
• Knowledge of the Maritime Industry

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please click here.

Application Guidance

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We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Closing date: 17/10/2019

Job Reference: 28152