Electrical Technician Instructor

Find Recruitment Group LTD; Lyneham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Recruitment Group LTD is seeking an Electrical Instructor / Electrical Engineering Trainer at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire. Deliver General Technician Electrical training within a structured engineering environment, with full support and development.

You’ll cover electrical and electro-mechanical topics, develop lessons, design assessments, and mentor learners. If you lack a teaching qualification, we will support your Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution.
• Experience in maintenance, inspection and fault finding.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical electrical engineering training.
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and training materials.
• Design and mark written exams and practical assessments.
• Support learners through feedback, mentoring and remedial coaching.
• Maintain accurate training records and course documentation.
• Contribute to course design and continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Ensure all activity complies with health & safety, COSHH and engineering safety standards.
• Maintain training equipment and workshop environments.
• Participate in internal quality assurance and teaching observations.
• Keep your technical knowledge up to date through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Skills

Electrical systems

Power distribution

Maintenance & fault finding

Supervisory experience

IT skills

Education

HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Electrical Instructor / Electrical Engineering Trainer

Location: MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire

Salary: £45,800-£48,800

We are looking for an Electrical Instructor / Electrical Engineering Trainer to deliver General Technician Electrical training within a structured engineering training environment at MOD Lyneham.

You do not need prior military experience. While an understanding of defence or RAF structures is helpful, it is absolutely not essential. Full support and development will be provided.

If you don t yet hold a teaching qualification, we will support you in achieving a Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training within your first 12 months.

The Role As an Electrical Instructor, you will deliver and support training across electrical and electro-mechanical engineering subjects including:

• Electrical power generation and distribution (single-phase & three-phase)
• Electrical systems and general electronics
• Industrial electrical maintenance & fault diagnosis
• Electro-mechanical systems
• Engineering health & safety standards

You will play a key role in developing competent electrical technicians through structured classroom delivery, practical workshop instruction and formal assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and practical electrical engineering training
• Develop lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and training materials
• Design and mark written exams and practical assessments
• Support learners through feedback, mentoring and remedial coaching
• Maintain accurate training records and course documentation
• Contribute to course design and continuous improvement of training programmes
• Ensure all activity complies with health & safety, COSHH and engineering safety standards
• Maintain training equipment and workshop environments
• Participate in internal quality assurance and teaching observations
• Keep your technical knowledge up to date through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

You should have:

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution
• Experience in maintenance, inspection and fault finding
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• HND (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

• Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification (desirable)
• Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (desirable but not essential)

What We re Looking For Essential Technical Background We welcome applications from candidates with experience such as:

• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Maintenance Engineer
• Electrical Technician
• Power Generation Engineer
• Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
• Electro-Mechanical Engineer
• Avionics Technician
• Industrial Electrician
• Engineering Supervisor
• Senior Engineering Technician

This opportunity is open to:

• Experienced Electrical Trainers / Engineering Lecturers / Technical Instructors
• Experienced Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Avionics Technicians, Power Generation Engineers, Field Service Engineers, or Ex-Forces Engineers looking to transition into teaching
• Industry professionals ready to share their knowledge and develop the next generation of engineers

Trainer Pathway No Teaching Experience? If you are an experienced electrical or electro-mechanical engineer looking to move into:

• Engineering Training
• Technical Instruction
• Further Education
• Defence Training
• Apprenticeship Delivery

we will fully support your transition into the training profession.

Your industry knowledge is valued - we can help you develop the teaching skills.

Why Apply?

• Stable, long-term training environment
• Opportunity to move into education from industry
• Professional development and funded teaching qualification
• Structured working environment
• Meaningful role supporting UK defence capability

Ideal for candidates based in: Swindon Chippenham Bristol Bath Salisbury Andover Wiltshire Gloucestershire

This role will require UK Security Clearance - must hold full right to work in the UK already.