Fire & Security Tutor / Learner Skills Coach – Watford
Full Training Provided | Hybrid Working | Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer ready for the next stage of your career?

Our client, a respected training provider within the Fire & Security sector, is seeking skilled engineers to step into a rewarding Tutor / Learner Skills Coach position based at their Watford training centre. This is an outstanding opportunity to move off the tools while remaining firmly embedded in the industry – shaping the next generation of engineers and supporting professional upskilling across the sector.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to deliver industry-recognised and commercially focused training programmes to apprentices and experienced professionals. You’ll combine classroom-based teaching, practical workshop sessions and online delivery, helping learners develop both technical expertise and the wider skills needed for long-term career success.

Full training and funded teaching qualifications are provided, making this an ideal move for engineers looking to transition into education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging training to apprentices and commercial learners

• Teach regulated qualifications and technical programmes aligned to current industry standards

• Provide structured feedback, coaching and ongoing learner support

• Maintain compliance with Government funding regulations, Ofsted and awarding body requirements

• Represent the organisation professionally when delivering training to external partners and clients

This is a role for someone passionate about developing others and committed to raising standards within the Fire & Security industry.

About You

We’re keen to speak with Fire & Security professionals who have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in installation, commissioning and maintenance

• Strong technical knowledge and the confidence to demonstrate and explain industry best practice

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• A willingness to complete fully funded teaching and assessor qualifications

• Flexibility to travel and stay overnight occasionally (fully funded)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Industry certifications (e.g. FIA, FireQual, Milestone Advanced)

• Experience mentoring or supervising apprentices

• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or willingness to work towards it)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with incremental uplifts upon successful completion of mandatory training

• Performance-related bonus

• Hybrid/home working model

• 33 days’ annual leave plus Christmas closure (3 days)

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Life assurance (3x salary)

• Family-friendly working hours

• Refer-a-friend scheme

• Clear progression and development pathways

• Fully funded qualifications

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

As the role involves working with learners under the age of 18, safeguarding is a priority. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, explain any gaps in employment history, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and provide proof of identity and original qualifications.