Trainer in Electrical Installation (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking a Trainer in Electrical Installation (on-site) to join our Apprenticeship-focused team. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary range between £28,809 and £43,572 per annum.

The college is investing in our Apprenticeship offer and aims to provide the best possible learning experience for our learners. Travel to learners' workplaces is essential, and if using your own vehicle, business-use car insurance evidence will be requested.

Qualifications

• Expert in Electrical Installation and related subjects.
• Enthusiasm and passion for teaching and motivating learners.
• Experience in a trainer role is desirable but not essential due to our training and development programme.

Job description

Trainer in Electrical Installation (on-site)

Within the range of £28,809 to £43,572 per annum*

*Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process.

35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This is an exciting time to join the college as we invest in growing and raising the profile of our Apprenticeship offer. You will find yourself joining a supportive team environment that is committed to giving our apprentices and learners the best experience possible to enable them to work competently and confidently out in industry.

If you are an expert in your field and can demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for Electrical Installation related subjects, along with the ability to encourage, motivate and inspire people, we want to hear from you! Whilst previous experience in a Trainer role is desirable, it is not essential as we have an excellent training and development programme to help you make the transition into education, so that you can shape the next generation of tradespeople.

Due to the nature of this role access to personal transport is essential in order to travel to learners' workplaces. If using your own vehicle, it is a requirement for your car insurance to cover business use and evidence of this will be requested by finance before any travel claims are paid.

Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 9th October 2026

Please note we reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date if we have sufficient applications. We reserve the right to interview immediately.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.