Electrical Training Officer
Location: Home-based with travel across the Medway area
Salary: Up to £39,250 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced electrician looking for a new challenge away from the tools? Or already working as an Electrical Assessor, Trainer or Training Officer and looking for a fresh opportunity?
This role is ideal for both:
- Qualified electricians wanting to transition off the tools
- Existing trainers/assessors
You’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of electricians – supporting apprentices throughout their journey, from onboarding through to End Point Assessment.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Electrical Training Officer / Apprenticeship Coach, you’ll manage a caseload of electrical apprentices and support them through their learning journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supporting a caseload of apprentices in the workplace
- Carrying out regular reviews, assessments, and progress tracking
- Assessing evidence against industry standards (NVQ / NOS)
- Providing clear feedback, coaching, and setting SMART targets
- Preparing apprentices for gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Identifying learners at risk and putting support plans in place
- Working closely with employers to ensure high-quality training delivery
- Supporting apprentice recruitment and onboarding where required
- Promoting apprenticeship opportunities to employers, schools, and stakeholders
- Ensuring safeguarding, Prevent, and compliance standards are met
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is perfect for someone from one of the following backgrounds:
- Electrician
- Electrical Engineer (hands-on / installation)
- Electrical Tester / Inspector
- Electrical Supervisor / Site Manager
- Electrical Assessor / Trainer / Lecturer
- Maintenance Electrician
If you’re still on the tools but thinking about a long-term career change, full training and support can be provided to help you transition into education.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- Strong hands-on industry experience as a qualified electrician
- 18th Edition (or willingness to obtain)
- GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
Desirable:
- Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, TAQA)
- 2391 Testing & Inspection
- IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification
- Experience working with apprentices or training delivery
What’s in It for You?
- Move away from the physical demands of site work
- Structured career progression into education and training
- Ongoing CPD and funded qualifications (teaching/assessing)
- Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Optional healthcare and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible, home-based working with regional travel
- The opportunity to make a real impact on future electricians
Why Make the Move?
This is a genuinely rewarding career path where you can:
- Pass on your knowledge and experience
- Help shape the next generation of electricians
- Achieve better work-life balance
- Build a long-term, stable career outside of site work
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