Associate Engineering Instructor (Electrical & Electronic)

Peta Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

PETA is recruiting an Associate Engineering Instructor (Electrical & Electronic) to deliver engaging electrical and electronic training to apprentices, learners, and corporate clients from our Havant centre.

The role is flexible and based on a day-rate basis with potential travel to employer sites. You will mentor learners, develop schemes of work, and assess competence against standards, while promoting safe working practices and supporting career development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills required.
• Extensive electrical and/or electronic engineering experience in industry.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and mentoring individuals in technical electrical and electronic engineering skills.
• Developing and delivering engaging training sessions and practical workshops.
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and training materials.
• Planning and undertaking assessments of competence against standards.
• Ensuring all training and documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Providing guidance and technical support to learners and employers.
• Promoting safe working practices and reporting incidents.
• Developing learners to achieve qualifications and career goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Mentoring learners

Full driving licence

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about sharing your engineering knowledge and helping to develop the next generation of skilled engineers? Do you have industry experience in electrical and electronic engineering and enjoy supporting others to learn and develop?

At PETA, we work with some of the largest engineering businesses on the South Coast to develop the engineers of the future. Due to continued growth within our Engineering Department, we are now looking to recruit Associate Engineering Instructors (Electrical & Electronic) to support the delivery of our apprenticeship and commercial training programmes.

This role will primarily be based at our specialist engineering training centre in Havant; however, there may be opportunities to deliver training at employer sites where required.

What will I be responsible for?

We are looking for Associate Engineering Instructors (Electrical & Electronic) who can support PETA by delivering engaging and effective electrical and electronic engineering training to apprentices, learners, and corporate clients.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Teaching and mentoring individuals in technical electrical and electronic engineering skills.
• Developing and delivering engaging training sessions and practical workshops.
• Supporting the preparation of schemes of work, lesson plans, and training materials.
• Planning, preparing, and undertaking assessments of competence against awarding body standards.
• Ensuring all relevant training, assessment, and company documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Providing advice, guidance, and technical support to learners and employers.
• Promoting safe working practices and ensuring the immediate reporting of accidents or incidents.
• Supporting the development of learners to help them achieve their qualifications and career aspirations.

This is a flexible associate opportunity, allowing you to work with us on an agreed basis to meet employer and learner needs.

What will I need to succeed?

To be successful as our newest Associate Engineering Instructor (Electrical & Electronic), passion, professionalism, and a commitment to developing others will be key.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive electrical and/or electronic engineering experience gained within industry.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering training or working within a learning environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship standards and frameworks.
• Experience within electrical and electronic engineering environments.

Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. If you have significant industry experience and relevant technical expertise, we would still be keen to hear from you.

About Us

Our Engineering Team

Our Engineering team plays a vital role in developing the technical skills, knowledge, and behaviours required by apprentices and industry professionals. Through high-quality training and assessment, our instructors help learners build successful careers while supporting employers to develop skilled and competent workforces.

As an Associate Engineering Instructor (Electrical & Electronic), you will work closely with our experienced Delivery Manager and wider team of instructors, assessors, and administration staff who are committed to delivering an outstanding learning experience.

Working for PETA

As an Associate Engineering Instructor (Electrical & Electronic), you will work on an agreed day-rate basis. We schedule training throughout the year to meet employer and learner requirements and will work with you to arrange sessions that provide flexibility for both you and our customers.

With over 50 years' experience delivering apprenticeship and commercial training programmes, PETA continues to support businesses and learners across the South Coast to achieve their potential.

Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are looking for individuals who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you want to be part of our success and make a genuine difference to the future of engineering, we would love to hear from you.