Superior Recruitment Group are proud to be support one of our fantastic clients in their search to bring on an experienced Fire Instructor in Clydebank. The successful applicant will be delivering emergency response and helideck operational training programs, aimed at the Offshore Oil & Gas and Maritime Industries.

Key duties include:
• Delivering industry approved courses (OPITO, STCW, GWO, & Bespoke events).
• Supervising and teaching delegates during fire courses, offshore helideck courses, and other applicable training events. Occasional support of survival and marine based programs will be expected.
• Carrying out delegate competency assessments against the required course criteria.
• Operating liquid/gas-based fire props during live fire training.
• Attending periodical operational meetings.
• Managing your weekly training schedule, set by the Lead Instructor.
• Promoting a positive safety culture around the worksite.
• Maintain and update courses to meet approval standards, following the Companies process and systems such as ISO 9001 but not limited to.
• Occasional travel as required.

You may be asked from time to time be asked to undertake other tasks that are considered to be relevant to your position.

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
• A1 Assessor or equivalent.
• 3+ Years' experience in occupational firefighting and emergency response operations.
• Experience in firefighting and emergency response at a supervisory level.
• Able and willing to work to flexible schedules/ shifts and commit the time required to get the job done
• Knowledge of industry approved firefighting techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment used for firefighting both on fixed and mobile offshore assets.
• Communication skills.
• Organisation of teams.
• Gaining and maintaining approvals.
• Mentoring staff.
• Course delivery.
• Using a Computer & Microsoft Office

Desirable
• Possess occupational expertise in offshore helicopter operations or have practical experience related to offshore helicopter operations.
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Worked offshore /at sea or delivered training in this environment
• First Aid qualified
• Knowledge of industry training standards & associations (OGUK, OPITO, STCW, IADC, APi etc.).
• Ability to adapt to industry changes.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full UK Driving License