Electrical Installation Engineer

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 55 days

CPD & staff development

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free courses for staff

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Barnsley College is seeking an Electrical Installations Trainer to join the Engineering team. You will deliver engaging theoretical and practical learning, assess apprentices in college and workplaces, and monitor progress toward end-point assessment.

You’ll develop materials and contribute to quality assurance while maintaining industry links. Experience in domestic and industrial installations is essential, with eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification is required.
• Assessor Awards or willingness to work towards.
• Level 4 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2) or willingness to work towards.
• 18th Edition qualification or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience in domestic and industrial installations.

Responsibilities

• Teach, train and assess electrical installation theory and practical work.
• Manage a caseload of apprentices through their journey and progress reviews.
• Carry out workplace assessments and support end-point assessment preparation.
• Develop learning and assessment materials aligned to apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Collaborate with apprentices, employers and colleagues to deliver high-quality technical education.

Skills

Industry experience

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation

Assessor Awards

Level 4 Teaching qualification

GCSE Maths & English (Level 2)

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Engineering Installations Trainer

Salary: £34,484 to £46,103 (including allowance) per annum

Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Reference: REC2541 | Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced electrical installation professional looking for an opportunity to pass your industry knowledge on to the next generation?

Whether you’re already working in education or you’re an experienced electrician ready for a new direction, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an Electrical Installations Trainer to join our Engineering department at Barnsley College, supporting apprentices to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours they need to build successful careers within the electrical industry.

You’ll combine your industry expertise with teaching, training and assessment, delivering engaging theoretical and practical learning and supporting apprentices both at College and in the workplace. You’ll manage a caseload of apprentices throughout their journey, monitoring their progress, carrying out workplace assessments and helping them prepare confidently for their end-point assessment.

Building strong relationships will be an important part of your role. You’ll work closely with apprentices and their employers, completing regular tripartite progress reviews, setting meaningful SMART targets and ensuring everyone understands what is expected at each stage of the apprenticeship. You’ll also help develop inspiring learning and assessment materials aligned to apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

You’ll be joining a collaborative Engineering team focused on delivering high-quality technical education. You’ll also have opportunities to keep your industry knowledge current, contribute to quality assurance and support the continued development of our apprenticeship provision.

About You

You’ll bring strong, hands‑on electrical installation experience from industry, with experience across both domestic and industrial installations, and the confidence to share that knowledge with apprentices at different stages of their development.

You don’t necessarily need to come from a teaching background. If you have the right electrical industry experience and technical qualifications, the JDPS allows you to work towards the required teaching and assessor qualifications.

You’ll be self‑motivated, organised and comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines. Just as importantly, you’ll be a strong communicator who can develop positive relationships with apprentices, colleagues and employers and provide constructive feedback that helps learners progress.

If you’re passionate about your trade and would like to use your experience to help develop skilled electricians for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Required

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.
• Assessor Awards (or willingness to work towards)
• Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) or willingness to work
• towards
• 18th Edition qualification or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe
• Previous relevant work experience within industry with experience of both domestic and industrial installations

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with on‑site facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on‑site salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College Advantage

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy