Electrical Trainer

Certsure; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in Chesterfield is looking for a Trainer/Assessor with electrical expertise. The role involves delivering training to qualified electricians, ensuring they meet industry standards, and continuously supporting their professional development. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and a commitment to teaching. Benefits include hybrid work, holiday, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Employee assistance programme

Private medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid working

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a qualified electrician.
• Strong understanding of current electrical regulations.
• A commitment to continuous personal development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training to qualified electricians.
• Assess learners' progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain safe operation of training equipment.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation

Job description

Are you a skilled and experienced electrician looking for a new challenge, or a seasoned lecturer with a wealth of industry and educational experience?

At NICEIC/Certsure, we ve been at the forefront of training the electrical profession for over 20 years. We are now seeking a highly skilled Trainer/Assessor to join our team in Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified electrician who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting the continued professional development of others. If you are curious, courageous, and committed to shaping the future of the electrical industry, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Trainer/Assessor at NICEIC/Certsure, you will primarily deliver training to qualified electricians, helping them refine their skills and meet industry standards across a wide range of electrical topics including low carbon technologies. You will assess candidates to ensure they meet the highest industry standards, across a variety of awarding body certificated programs (e.g., City & Guilds, EAL), as well as our tailored training courses, designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of commercial customers.

While teaching and assessment experience is desirable, your electrical expertise is our priority. If you have the right technical background, we will support you in developing any additional teaching or assessing qualifications you may need.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Deliver high-quality training to qualified electricians across a range of electrical disciplines, including general installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and emerging technologies like solar PV, EV installations, and energy storage.
• Use your industry experience to support the development of relevant, engaging, and up-to-date training content.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity and continuous professional development, motivating electricians to stay current with industry advancements.
• Be courageous in introducing new teaching methods and innovative approaches to training.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting electricians in refining their skills and meeting high industry standards.
• Ensure the safe maintenance and operation of equipment and training rigs used in courses, in compliance with health and safety regulations and company requirements.
• Assess learners progress, provide constructive feedback, and help electricians achieve their continuing professional development (CPD) goals.

What We re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Significant experience as a qualified electrician, with expert knowledge in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding in a domestic, commercial and industrial setting.
• A strong understanding of current electrical regulations and emerging technologies in the sector.
• Excellent practical skills and the ability to transfer your knowledge effectively to others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire professionals.
• A commitment to continuous personal development and a willingness to undertake further teaching and assessing qualifications if necessary.
• Full driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Solar PV, EESS, and EV charging systems.
• Teaching and assessment qualifications (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, Assessor Award, etc.) are highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience in delivering training or mentoring in an electrical context is advantageous.
• Previous experience in assessing apprenticeships and End-Point Assessment (EPA) candidates in the workplace.

Our benefits include, but not limited

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank and public holidays)
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount platform
• Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
• Learning opportunities
• Life assurance
• Loyalty awards
• Workplace Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Sickness pay - Depending on your length of service, you could be eligible for our enhanced sick pay which is above the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) amount.

About us

Certsure provides industry-leading certification schemes and support to the building services sector. These services are delivered through the NICEIC brand.

For almost 70 years, NICEIC has been the UK s largest certification body for electrical businesses with over 40,000 currently certified with us. As the industry leader, we drive the highest standards of competence and safety.

We assess, certify and train electricians, plumbers, renewable energy installers, and gas and heating engineers. To become certified, businesses must demonstrate their compliance with technical standards and industry best-practice through rigorous assessments and continuing professional development.

Trade professionals look to us for certification and technical leadership, and value the credibility our name gives theirs. We provide ongoing advice and support and list their businesses on our online Find a trusted NICEIC tradesperson tool.

We help build public trust in trade professionals and we never compromise on that trust. We work alongside government and industry to shape policy and drive standards. Many UK businesses, government organisations, local authorities and landlords will only work with NICEIC-certified businesses.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Certsure does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.