Technical Trainer

Steatite Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Employee Share Scheme

Healthcare scheme

Assistance programme

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

EV Scheme

Job summary

Steatite Limited in Tewkesbury is seeking a Senior Wires/Technical Trainer to lead wiring capability development across the Group. You will be the lead trainer, coach junior staff and provide hands-on support within the wiring function to support production output.

This role focuses on embedding IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards, maintaining wiring workmanship, safety and quality, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification.
• 5+ years wiring control panels, looms or harnesses in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wiring and assembly activities to meet technical specifications and safety standards.
• Train, mentor and supervise junior wiring staff and apprentices.
• Lead training delivery for IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 knowledge and workmanship elements.
• Develop and maintain wiring training guides, SOPs, checklists and competency documentation.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot wiring issues; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wiring expertise

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 knowledge

Training & mentoring

Schematics reading

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Formal assessor/trainer qualification (AET/TAQA)

Job description

Senior Wires/Technical Trainer - Site Based - Full Time/Permanent

Lead technical excellence. Develop capability. Drive wiring standards.

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Wires/Technical Trainer to join our growing operations team In Tewkesbury.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands‑on wiring professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for developing others. Acting as both a subject matter expert and lead trainer, you will play a pivotal role in upskilling wiring teams across the business, embedding best practice, and ensuring consistently high standards in control panel, loom and harness wiring.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with the Production Manager, this role offers the chance to directly influence quality, safety, training and operational performance across multiple sites.

The Role

As Senior Wires/Technical Trainer, you will take ownership of wiring capability development across the Group.

You will act as the lead technical trainer and mentor, providing practical coaching, technical guidance and structured support to junior staff, apprentices and wider production teams, whilst also offering hands‑on assistance within the wiring function as required to support production output.

This role is critical in ensuring wiring workmanship, IPC standards, documentation, quality and safe working practices are consistently maintained and continuously improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee wiring and assembly activities, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, quality standards and safe working practices
• Train, mentor and supervise junior wiring staff and apprentices
• Lead training delivery for both knowledge and workmanship elements of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620
• Interpret and work from electrical/electronic schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Develop and maintain wiring training guides, SOPs, checklists and competency documentation
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot technical wiring issues
• Promote health and safety best practice and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across wiring processes, training and team performance
• Act as a technical escalation point for wiring‑related queries across the Group
• Provide practical hands‑on wiring support within the production team when required

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a technically accomplished wiring professional who combines strong practical knowledge with the ability to coach, influence and develop others.

• Completed electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification
• Proven experience (5+ years) wiring control panels, looms or harnesses within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, terminations and assembly standards
• Demonstrable experience training, mentoring or supporting development of others within a technical setting
• Ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Strong knowledge of wiring safety regulations and safe working practicesExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical tasks clearly and methodically
• High attention to detail and quality‑led mindset
• Practical problem‑solving ability with a hands‑on approach
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
• Formal assessor, trainer or teaching qualification (AET, TAQA or equivalent)
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards
• Experience producing structured training programmes, SOPs or competency frameworks
• Experience with Lean, 5S or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting multiple sites or distributed teams

The Type of Person We Are Looking For

• Inspiring and supportive, with the ability to guide and develop others
• Patient and methodical in explaining complex technical tasks
• Proactive and solutions‑focused
• Flexible and adaptable in balancing training with operational support
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance

What We Offer

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension (5% employee/4% employer)
• Development opportunities relevant to your role
• Employee Share Scheme after 12 months’ service
• Westfield Healthcare Scheme including:
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail and travel discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential role where your technical expertise will directly shape workforce capability, wiring standards and operational quality across the business.

You will have the chance to combine hands‑on engineering knowledge with leadership, mentoring and continuous improvement making a real impact on both people and production.