Location: Glasgow
Employment: Full-time

About the Role

This position is ideal for an instructor who enjoys delivering hands‑on, safety‑critical training and working with a variety of delegates. The role combines training delivery, assessment, course development and maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited, endorsed and bespoke training courses to industry standards including OPITO, RTITB, HSE, ECITB, NPORS, MCA and RYA. 
• Coach and assess delegates to ensure learning objectives are met and any gaps are addressed. 
• Follow lesson plans and deliver training in line with scheduled timetables. 
• Prepare all training materials and ensure classrooms are fully set up and fit for purpose. 
• Manage enrolment-to-certification administration processes accurately. 
• Identify opportunities to enhance course content and support updates where required. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation and industry standards. 
• Participate in personal development and meet requirements set out in the competence matrix. 

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Teaching experience with a recognised teaching qualification. 
• Assessor qualification. 
• Experience delivering survival-based courses (OPITO / GWO). 

Desirable Skills & Background

• Experience teaching Working at Height. 
• Ability to deliver First Aid courses (basic & advanced) – ideally qualified to FREC Level 4 or equivalent. 
• Minimum 6 months sea time (Ex‑Third Officer or similar maritime background preferred). 
• Fast Rescue Craft experience / RYA Powerboat experience. 
• Diving experience – minimum Divemaster or equivalent. 

Key Competencies

• Strong customer service focus.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Effective team player who contributes to a positive working environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative capabilities.
• High standard of professionalism and ethical behaviour.
• Commitment to safety, security and continuous improvement.