Electrical Training Officer (Wales)

Dovetail and Slate; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based with regional travel across

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Generous pension scheme

Fully funded CPD and TAQA/AET

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd in Wales is seeking a Home-based Electrical Training Officer to support apprentices across Wales. You will manage a regional caseload, conduct workplace observations, deliver progress reviews, assess practical competence, and prepare apprentices for EPA and AM2.

Ideal candidates are experienced NVQ Assessors or qualified electricians looking to move into work-based learning. Full training and qualification support (TAQA, assessor awards and teaching certificates) will be

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation or recognized electrical apprenticeship.
• Valid ECS Card.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a regional caseload of electrical apprentices across Wales.
• Perform regular workplace visits, observations, and progress reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Assess apprentice knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors against industry standards.
• Support learners through Gateway, End Point Assessment (EPA) and AM2 preparation.
• Monitor attendance, off-the-job training and Functional Skills progress.
• Provide timely support and interventions for apprentices at risk of falling behind.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation

TAQA/A1/D32/D33 or equivalent (Desirable)

18th Edition BS 7671

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Training Officer

Location: Wales

Salary: Up to 40,175 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (35 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday)

Role Overview

A national apprenticeship provider in the building services sector is seeking a home‑based Electrical Training Officer to support apprentices across Wales. This position involves managing a regional caseload of learners, conducting workplace observations, delivering progress reviews, assessing practical competence, and preparing apprentices for End Point Assessment (EPA) and the AM2 exam.

This role is ideal for an experienced NVQ Assessor or a qualified electrician looking to move off the tools into work‑based learning. Full training and qualification support (including TAQA Assessor awards and teaching certificates) will be provided for candidate development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a regional caseload of electrical apprentices across Wales.
• Perform regular workplace visits, observations, and progress reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Assess apprentice knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviors against industry standards.
• Support learners and employers through Gateway, End Point Assessment (EPA), and AM2 preparation.
• Monitor attendance, off‑the‑job training, and Functional Skills progress.
• Provide timely support and interventions for apprentices at risk of falling behind.

Requirements

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation (or recognized electrical apprenticeship), valid ECS Card, strong technical trade experience, and full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Assessor award (TAQA/A1/D32/D33), 18th Edition BS 7671, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing, or prior work‑based learning experience.

Package & Staff Benefits

• Starting salary up to 40,175 per annum
• Home‑based flexibility with regional travel across Wales
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme with matched contributions
• Fully funded CPD and professional qualification support (TAQA/AET)

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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We are an equal opportunities employer.