Freelance Electrical Trainer

Smart Energy Training; Cleckheaton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance schedule

Modern training facilities

Curriculum development involvement

Job summary

Smart Energy Training is seeking a Freelance Electrical Trainer to deliver high-quality electrical installation training to apprentices at our Cleckheaton site. You will plan structured lessons, demonstrate practical skills, assess progress and adapt to learners’ needs in a workshop environment.

This role offers flexible freelance days and access to modern facilities to help develop the next generation of electricians.

Qualifications

• Must have strong practical knowledge of electrical installation and current standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage learners.
• Patient, supportive and learner-focused tutoring approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging electrical installation training to apprentices.
• Plan and deliver structured lessons aligned with qualifications and industry standards.
• Provide practical demonstrations and support learners in a workshop environment.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Adapt delivery to different learning styles and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress, attendance and assessment outcomes.
• Develop practical learning activities, assessment tasks and training resources.
• Contribute to development and improvement of training workshops and curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Smart Energy team to provide a positive training experience.

Skills

Practical electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Learner-focused approach

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation or Advanced Craft Certificate

Job description

Are you an experienced electrical professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge and developing the next generation of electricians? Smart Energy Training is growing, and we’re looking for a Freelance Electrical Trainer to support the delivery of our new Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship programme at our Cleckheaton site.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with us on a freelance basis, delivering high-quality electrical training and helping to establish our new training facilities. You’ll play an important role in developing learners’ practical skills, technical knowledge and confidence to succeed in the electrical industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering engaging, high-quality electrical installation training to apprentices.
• Planning and delivering structured lessons aligned with qualification requirements and industry standards.
• Providing practical demonstrations and supporting learners to develop their skills in a workshop environment.
• Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Adapting your delivery to meet different learning styles and individual needs.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner progress, attendance and assessment outcomes.
• Supporting the development of practical learning activities, assessment tasks and training resources.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of our new electrical training workshops and curriculum.
• Working collaboratively with the Smart Energy team to ensure learners receive a positive, supportive and industry-relevant training experience.

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification or Advanced Craft Certificate.
• Relevant teaching and assessing qualifications.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical installation and current industry standards.
• Experience delivering electrical training, ideally within apprenticeships or further education.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• A patient, supportive and learner-focused approach.
• The ability to work flexibly and deliver training on a freelance basis.

Freelance Opportunity

• Competitive freelance day rate, dependent on experience and qualifications, up to £250 per day.
• Flexible working arrangements, agreed around training requirements and availability.
• Opportunity to contribute to the launch and development of a new Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship programme.
• Access to modern, well-equipped training facilities.
• The chance to make a real difference to the development of future electricians.

About Us

• Smart Energy Training deliver specialist training across gas, plumbing, electrical, renewable energy and smart technologies to help develop the skilled workforce of the future.
• We combine industry expertise with a passion for developing people through high-quality training, apprenticeships and workforce development programmes.
• Our mission is simple: to deliver outstanding training that equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
• We promote the wellbeing of our learners and employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
• All successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at offer stage. Proof of qualifications and Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Smart Energy Training is proud to be part of Realise Training Group, which has been delivering exceptional training for over 35 years. Together, we support thousands of learners every year across the UK and are proud to be part of the AQA charity group.