Assessor Trainer in Electrical Installations

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute seeks an Assessor/Trainer in Electrical Installations to leverage industry expertise in a classroom setting. Your role will include leading practical sessions, preparing teaching materials, and fostering student development. If you're an experienced electrician eager to inspire others, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Must have significant industrial experience in the Electrical sector.
• Experience in training and assessing electrical subjects is essential.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demand excellence in students' work and behaviour.
• Lead practical assessments and training sessions.
• Maintain workshops and ensure compliance.

Skills

Industry Expertise

Training and Assessing

Supervisory Skills

Continuous Improvement

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installations qualification or equivalent

Assessor Award or willingness to achieve

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (willingness to obtain)

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Job Title: Assessor Trainer in Electrical Installations

(Full time, Part time & Hourly Paid options available)

Bring Your Industry Expertise to the Classroom - Join Us as an Assessor/Trainer in Electrical Installations!

Are you an experienced electrician ready to pass on your skills and make a real impact? The Faculty of Construction and Engineering is on the lookout for a talented Assessor/Trainer in Electrical Installations who brings real-world, hands-on industry experience to the table!

In this dynamic role, your trade knowledge won’t go to waste—you’ll be the driving force behind maintaining safe, efficient workshops, preparing high-quality teaching materials, and ensuring stock is ready and available to support top-tier training delivery.

You’ll work closely with both teaching and support teams to support the learning journey of our students—bringing your industry background into every session and helping learners gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

You’ll also lead practical assessments and training sessions, primarily across our college campuses (with occasional work in industry settings), overseeing live projects and ensuring everything meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

If you’ve built your career on the tools and are ready to inspire the next generation, this is your chance to step into a rewarding new chapter—where your experience truly matters.

About the Role:

• Demand excellence in learners’ work, effort, and behaviour.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching quality.
• Train and assess with standout materials.
• Keep workshops and gear top-notch and compliant.
• Lead projects that deliver quality results.
• Build strong, professional partnerships.
• Stay on top of stock and orders.
• Prep resources fast and flawlessly.
• Jump in and contribute to teams and committees.
• Nail all documentation and processes.
• Track progress with clear goals and reviews.
• Boost programme promotion and visibility.
• Sharpen your skills constantly.
  
  

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 Electrical Installations qualification (or equivalent).
• Assessor Award, or willingness to achieve during employment.
• Willingness to obtain Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
  
  

Essential Experience:

• Significant industrial experience within the Electrical sector
• Supervisory experience and / or experience in dealing directly with customers, clients or students
• Experience of training and assessing electrical subjects
  
  

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Additional Information

Please note: Internal applicants are ineligible for the Skill Supplements. External applicants will be eligible to receive this after successfully completing a 6-month probationary period.