Overhead Lines Trainer: Train the Next Gen Engineers

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Trafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension

Private Healthcare

33 Days Holiday

Full Training Provided

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Instructor for a Trafford-based role in Manchester. You will design and deliver practical and theoretical training on electricity distribution and transmission, with full instructor training provided.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, assessing learners, and shaping modern training programs within state-of-the-art facilities. A strong background in overhead lines and extensive industry experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Background as an Overhead Linesperson / Linesman / Lineswoman.
• Strong experience in distribution networks (wooden poles).
• Current or previous authorisations for overhead line work.
• A solid working knowledge of electricity distribution systems.
• Transmission overhead line competency (desirable).
• A minimum of 10 years' industry experience within electricity distribution or a related commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical training on electricity distribution and transmission systems.
• Assess learner competence against national occupational and qualification standards.
• Deliver overhead line construction and maintenance modules (distribution focus).
• Support technical certificate delivery in Power Engineering.
• Deliver compliance and safety-related training aligned to real-world distribution activities.
• Help shape and continuously improve training programmes using modern facilities and equipment.

Skills

Overhead lines knowledge

Training delivery

Learner assessment

Power engineering basics

Education

10+ years industry experience

Tools

Authorisations for overhead line work

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Instructor for a Trafford-based role in Manchester. You will design and deliver practical and theoretical training on electricity distribution and transmission, with full instructor training provided.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, assessing learners, and shaping modern training programs within state-of-the-art facilities. A strong background in overhead lines and extensive industry experience are essential.