Electrical Instructor

Babcock International; Swindon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Instructor based in Chippenham, Wiltshire. This full-time position involves delivering and developing high-quality electrical engineering training for military trainees. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience, a relevant HND, and a solid understanding of electrical systems. A generous benefits package is offered, including a matched pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Volunteering leave

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering setting is essential.
• Experience in a relevant working environment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is necessary.
• Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Experience with electromechanical equipment is important.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver electrical training sessions using modern teaching methods and technologies.
• Assess trainee progress through written and practical evaluations.
• Maintain and update course materials to reflect current equipment and standards.
• Monitor trainee development and provide feedback, support, and remedial instruction.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and equipment accountability within the training environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering setting

Proven experience in a relevant working environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems

Experience with electromechanical equipment

Education

HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Instructor

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Compensation: £44,546 to £47,417 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF69641

Empower the next generation of military engineers through expert electrical training

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Instructor at MOD Lyneham, near Chippenham, Wiltshire.

The role

As an Electrical Instructor, you’ll deliver and develop high-quality electrical engineering training for military trainees, helping shape the future of defence capability. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a real difference, supporting national security, enhancing operational readiness, and growing your own career in a dynamic and purpose‑driven environment.

You’ll be part of our Land Training business unit, supporting the RAF’s Engineering and Maintenance Training Centre (EMTC) programme. Your work will directly contribute to Babcock’s reputation for excellence in defence education and the long‑term capability of the armed forces.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

• Preparing and delivering electrical training sessions using modern teaching methods and technologies
• Assessing trainee progress through written and practical evaluations
• Maintaining and updating course materials to reflect current equipment and standards
• Monitoring trainee development and providing feedback, support, and remedial instruction
• Ensuring safety, compliance, and equipment accountability within the training environment

The role is based onsite at MOD Lyneham, and the set working times are Monday to Friday, totalling 37 hours per week.

Essential experience of the Electrical Instructor:

• Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering setting
• Proven experience in a relevant working environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems
• Experience with electromechanical equipment

Qualifications for the Electrical Instructor:

• HND in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. general electronics and electrical systems)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 24/11/2025

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