A defence solutions provider is seeking a Training Operator to support the UK military in its use of training simulators. The Training Operator must have excellent understanding of British military doctrine, structure, and tactics. In addition, the Training Operator will have good communication, instruction, IT, problem solving, and teamwork skills. There are opportunities for both full time permanent and contract positions.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Support military personnel by configuring simulation exercises, overseeing and maintaining the simulation, and operating other elements of the simulation
Set up tactical challenges to exercising troops
Carry out simulator training of military users
Carry out the role of troubleshooter and perform pre-use simulator checks, carry out low level fault diagnosis, perform low level maintenance procedures, and assist maintainers as required
Conduct twin site exercises with partnered sites
Carry out testing of military simulation systems which includes Regression testing and PTR testing
Enter faults and observations using in-house methods
Assist the military and LM during visits
Knowledge, skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Have a strong understanding of British military doctrine, tactics, equipment, structure
Have a good understanding of other military doctrines, equipment, tactics and structure suited
Has good instruction and communication skills to teach users on equipment/technology
Have good IT skills including Microsoft Office
Is a problem solver and is able to adapt quickly to new tasks at short notice
Be able to work alone unsupervised and within a team environment
Is able to learn new updates on technology and military information quickly
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 DOE
Benefits: Training, Private medical (covers family), Life Assurance, 25 days hols, Pension (4%)