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Electrical Engineer

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Electrical Trainer – Distribution & Substations Taunton & Tipton Training Centres | UK-wide travel Salary: £54,000 – £63,000 per annum Full-Time | Permanent

Help Shape the Future of the Energy Workforce Are you an experienced Electrical Fitter or Engineer with a background in distribution networks and a passion for mentoring others? This is your chance to move off the tools and into a meaningful training role where you’ll help develop the next of energy professionals. We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience in 11kV systems, substation maintenance, and a strong understanding of safety rules and operational procedures. If you’ve coached or mentored others and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing • Delivering technical and safety training to apprentices, new starters, and operational staff. • Supporting ad hoc training needs and backfill delivery. • Contributing to the design and improvement of training programmes. • Facilitating assessments, trade tests, and practical observations. • Maintaining training centre equipment and ensuring safety compliance. • Designating roles and supporting the wider training team as needed.

What We’re Looking For • Extensive experience in electrical distribution, ideally with 11kV substation equipment. • Background as an Electrical Fitter, ideally with exposure to both distribution and transmission networks. • Strong understanding of Distribution Safety Rules and associated policies. • Experience working with UK Power Networks or similar DNOs is highly desirable. • Excellent communication and mentoring skills. • Comfortable using PowerPoint and digital learning tools. • A valid UK driving licence.

Desirable but Not Essential • Previous experience delivering training or mentoring others. • NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification. • Knowledge of safeguarding practices (training will be provided). • Willingness to work toward a professional training qualification.

Location & Travel • Based at Taunton and Tipton Training Centres. • Occasional travel to other UK sites. • Southern-based candidates may need to travel to Tipton for T&D delivery.

Why Join Us? • Be part of a respected organisation with a strong training culture. • Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team. • Receive support to gain professional training qualifications. • Make a real difference in the energy sector.