Ready for a role where safety, training excellence and teamwork come together in a truly unique environment? As an Underwater Escape Training (UET) Instructor, you'll play a vital role in preparing aircrew and passengers with the skills and confidence they need to respond in emergency situations. From supporting trainees before they arrive on course, to delivering immersive UET programmes and providing post-course reporting, you'll be at the heart of a professional, high-performing training team. Beyond training delivery, you'll take ownership of specialist equipment, maintenance procedures and operational support activities, helping to ensure every course is delivered safely, effectively and to the highest standards.

Job title:

Underwater Escape Training (UET) Instructor

Job Description:

🕒 Full-time role – 37.5 hours a week
📍 Yeovilton

🔐 Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver Underwater Escape Training (UET) courses safely and effectively in line with approved training standards and plans.
• Take responsibility for the safety, welfare and duty of care of trainees throughout training activities.
• Perform a range of operational roles including Course Trainer, Support Trainer, Pool Safety, Diver Attendant and Safety Diver.
• Prepare training materials, equipment and facilities to ensure courses run smoothly.
• Assess trainee performance, provide feedback and deliver remedial training where required.
• Complete course administration, maintain student records and capture training statistics.
• Maintain your qualifications, technical competence and the serviceability of UET equipment and PPE.
• Support the wider training team with specialist advice, equipment management, clothing issue and other operational duties as required.

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• CMAS 3* diving qualification or equivalent (PADI etc)
• Computer literate (including MS Office applications)

Desirable:

• Military aviation or diving background (ideally in a flying or survival equipment related role)

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 up to £36,500 with an increase one fully qualified to teach
• 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:

Yeovil

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent