Hands-on HV Substation Safety Trainer

Hatched Recruitment Group; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an Experienced Electrical Safety & Training Specialist to develop and deliver training for field personnel across high‑voltage substations and overhead transmission projects. The role suits someone with a practical background in electrical transmission/substations who has progressed into safety, training, mentoring or competency-focused work.

You will develop materials, deliver classroom and hands-on sessions, assess competency and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical transmission, distribution, substations or utility construction.
• Ability to teach electrical safety and technical topics to field personnel.
• Experience mentoring crews and assessing workforce competency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical safety and technical training to field personnel.
• Provide classroom-based and practical hands-on training.
• Train employees on safe working practices for substations and overhead lines.
• Support competency assessments and ensure understanding of safety procedures.
• Deliver training on electrical hazards, PPE, grounding, minimum approach distances, lockout/tagout, and related safety requirements.
• Collaborate with operations to identify training needs and improve workforce competency.
• Develop or update training materials, procedures and instructional content.
• Support implementation of company and regulatory safety standards in field operations.
• Mentor employees with practical guidance from real-world electrical construction experience.

Skills

Electrical safety

Training delivery

Mentoring crews

Competency assessments

High voltage/protection

PPE and safe work practices

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Grounding and protection

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 knowledge

Education

Journeyman Lineman or equivalent trade qualification

NCCER Power Line Worker

NFPA 70E training/certification

OSHA safety qualifications

Tools

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269

Job description

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an Experienced Electrical Safety & Training Specialist to develop and deliver training for field personnel across high‑voltage substations and overhead transmission projects. The role suits someone with a practical background in electrical transmission/substations who has progressed into safety, training, mentoring or competency-focused work.

You will develop materials, deliver classroom and hands-on sessions, assess competency and ensure compliance with