Utilities Trainer

Company: Meridian Business Support Limited
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

UtilitiesTrainer | Manchester based | £40-45k + Excellent Bens | Monday to FridayAre you an experienced utilities professional ready to step off-site and into a role where you shape the next generation? Were partnering with a leading training provider to find a Highways, Gas & Water Trainer (Utilities Trainer)to join their growing Manchester training centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for developing othersdelivering high-quality training, assessments, and real career impact every day.Whats in it for you?

  • £40,000 £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • Structured working week Monday to Friday, 40 hours | Early finish culture: 7:30/8:00am 4:00/4:30pm
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays & Christmas shutdown)
  • Pension scheme 5% employee / 3% employer
  • Health cash plan + Perkbox discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a strong focus on development

As Utilities Trainer you will play a pivotal role in training and assessing learners within the highways, gas, and water sectors, ensuring they meet industry standards and achieve recognised qualifications. This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you will undertake the following:

  • Deliver engaging training sessions and practical assessments
  • Provide guidance, feedback, and support to learners
  • Maintain accurate assessment records in line with awarding bodies
  • Promote safe working practices and compliance at all times
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance training quality
  • Support apprenticeship programmes and lifelong learning initiatives

While primarily based in Manchester, you will occasionally travel to other sites or customer locations.We are keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

  • 5+ years experience in the utility sector
  • Teaching qualification (PTLLS / Level 4 or working towards)
  • Competence assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain) – A1, Level 3 or D32/33
  • Gas network construction certifications (mains & service laying) – Level 1 & 2
  • Gas escape & repair knowledge
  • NRSWAticket

The following skills would be useful but not essential:

  • Water network qualifications
  • EUSR categories 3, 4, 5
  • Deep excavation or SHEA certifications
  • Previous training or coaching experience

This is more than a training jobits a chance to influence industry standards, support career pathways, and work in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and excellence. If you’re ready for a Utilities Trainer role where your experience makes a lasting difference, wed love to hear from you.Apply now or get in touch with our team for a confidential discussion.Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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Posted: June 17th, 2026