Learning and Skills Trainer - Electrical

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,742 - 42,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts via Vivup App

Various travel schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an Electrical Skills Trainer to deliver Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical training. You'll develop competence across electrical installation and maintenance through practical training and classroom instruction.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrician or trainer and will be responsible for ensuring learners achieve success in their qualifications. Competitive salary ranges from £33,742 to £42,182 per annum, along with generous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Confident in practical and technical training for electrical installation and maintenance.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment.
• Experience working with apprentices and learners.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical qualifications.
• Work closely with students, employers, and curriculum leaders.
• Ensure learners develop knowledge and skills for the electrotechnical sector.

Skills

Practical training

Technical training

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Inspection and testing

Fault diagnosis

Safe working practices

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience as an electrician, electrical maintenance technician, workplace assessor or trainer

Job description

Who we need

Nottingham College is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Electrical Skills Trainer to support the delivery of our Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical provision, including technical training, practical skills development and apprenticeship support.

This role will focus on developing apprentices’ and learners’ competence across electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault diagnosis, electrical principles and safe working practices. You will work closely with lecturers, assessors, employers and curriculum leaders to ensure learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to progress successfully within the electrotechnical sector.

The successful candidate will support delivery linked to City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical qualifications, including apprenticeship routes aligned to the Installation and Maintenance Electrician standard. The role is intended to strengthen practical skills delivery, workplace readiness and progression into skilled employment.

What you’ll bring

You will bring your expertise as a skilled electrical professional into a role where you can genuinely shape the next generation of the industry. Confident in both practical and technical training, you will help learners develop the safe, accurate and professional working practices expected across electrical installation and maintenance.

Whether you are demonstrating hands‑on techniques, breaking down complex concepts, or supporting learners on their journey to skilled employment, you will create an engaging and supportive learning environment that builds both confidence and competence.

This opportunity is ideal if you are an experienced electrician, electrical maintenance technician, workplace assessor or trainer looking to share your knowledge and inspire others. You’ll work closely with apprentices, employers and colleagues to deliver high‑quality training across workshop, classroom and workplace settings, while maintaining strong professional standards and a focus on health and safety. With your industry experience, strong communication skills and commitment to developing others, you’ll play a key role in helping learners achieve full occupational competence—supported by opportunities to gain teaching or assessing qualifications if you don’t already hold them.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.