Electronics Trainer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Blunsdon St Andrew; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence training provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Electronics Trainer to deliver technical training to defence personnel. This full-time role focuses on inspiring the next generation of engineers in key systems like electronics and avionics. Candidates should have supervisory experience in engineering and hold a relevant HNC. The position also offers a supportive benefits package including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Willingness to complete a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Learning within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging technical training modules.
• Develop and maintain course materials and assessments.
• Monitor trainee progress and provide tailored support.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Education

HNC in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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Electronics Trainer

Location: Lyneham, Swindon, GB, SN15 4PZ

Compensation: £43,764 - £45,848 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

The role

As a Electronics Trainer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering high-impact technical training to defence personnel. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of engineers in electronics, radar, telecommunications, and avionics systems. Your work will directly support the UK’s operational readiness and national security, while advancing your own career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be:

• Preparing and delivering engaging technical training modules using modern learning technologies
• Developing and maintaining course materials, assessments and trainee records
• Monitoring trainee progress and providing tailored support and feedback
• Participating in quality assurance activities to continuously improve training delivery
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders across defence schools

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Lyneham.

Essential experience

• Supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment
• Proven experience in a relevant working environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Qualifications

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. General Electronics, Radar, Electronic Control, Telecommunications, or Avionic Systems) or significant experience in the field
• Willingness to complete a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Learning within 12 months of employment.

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.

What we offer

• 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 the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘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: 05/01/2026