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$52k per year
Location
In office (Portsmouth)
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Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.
Our client, a leader in the defence training sector, is currently seeking a Sonar Training Instructor to join their team at Fareham, Portsmouth. This permanent role requires expertise in sonar maintenance, contributing to the agile capability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering training in the maintenance of Sonar systems as part of the Weapon Engineering (WE) Capability Training Unit.
- Utilising performance data and insights to drive continuous improvement across WE training, including internal and third-party evaluations.
- Identifying and sharing best practices to inform quality and improvement initiatives across training establishments.
- Implementing consistent systems and processes to harmonise training delivery across other locations.
- Ensuring KPIs and SLAs are met, while supporting personalised learning journeys and representing WE Training needs to delivery teams.
Job Requirements:
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
- Experience of working on/maintaining modern Sonar Systems.
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications
- Experience of maintenance of Sonar systems.
- Level 4 teaching certificate or equivalent (internal training course enrolment if not held).
- Experience with military weapon engineering sensor systems or equivalent.
- Experience in managing and maintaining WE sensors equipment.
Benefits:
- Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, enhanced family leave, lifestyle discounts, and inclusive employee networks.
- Onsite, secure parking.
- Catering facilities, Gym, and shops onsite.
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications and full training provided.
- A rewarding role making a real difference to those joining and progressing within the business.
If you have significant experience in defence training and a background in sonar systems, this is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to a vital sector.
Apply now to become part of our client's dedicated team at Fareham.
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