Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a General Technician Electrical Instructor who will delivering electrical and electronics training to military engineering apprentices progressing through their technical training pipeline. The role focuses on teaching general electrical and electronic systems, power generation and distribution, and electro-mechanical equipment, supporting learners through both practical and classroom-based modules.
Salary: £45-47k + benefits
Location: Lyneham- 100 % onsite
Duration: perm, full-time
Requirements: British passport or settled status, or ILR
Duties and Responsibilities:
If not already holding a suitable teaching qualification, be responsible for attending, completing, and passing Lvl 4 (Certificate in education and learning, within 12months of employment. This may require additional work in your own time.
To prepare and deliver instruction on course modules in support of the training pipeline including lesson planning, training aids, workbooks, and student handouts.
To create and prepare relevant teaching and learning materials, utilising modern learning technologies, including the use of Technology Enhanced Learning.
Assist with the technical administration of training, course design processes, teaching and learning materials and equipment.
Maintain a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of SQEP, innovative technologies and equipment, future training commitments and personal development requirements.
Ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications, Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
Conduct and actively participate in teaching practice and observations to quality assess training delivery and identify areas for improvement to improve the trainee experience.
Assessment of trainees to include creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting, and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT). Delivery of remedial training and revision, as necessary.
Trainee administration including course reports and trainee training records. Attending course debriefs as required by the Lead Trainer.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery and seek to improve the achievement of Trainees at every opportunity.
When required, maintain accountability for items listed in Equipment Tables Scale (ETS) and Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) that support training.
Responsibility within the training areas for cleanliness, security, Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and environmental and engineering hygiene, ensuring that all trainees are fully aware of these requirements.
Supervision of trainees and visitors to ensure full compliance with relevant health, safety, and environment (H&SE) & personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as required by The Company, the Authority and as relevant to the equipment training department, ensuring risks are adequately assessed and minimised. Ensure for tasks that the correct equipment is used.
To ensure that MOD Standing Orders, and The Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, are understood and implemented while conducting any work tasks.
Responsible for identifying and challenging unsafe practices before reporting using relevant systems.
Responsible for identifying and reporting faults and infrastructure issues using relevant systems
Participation in presentations to agencies and visitors.
To perform any other reasonable duties which, in your Line Manager’s opinion, are within your capabilities to deliver the contract. Qualifications:
Certificate of Education and Training to Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
Either BSC Level 2 Supervising Staff Safely OR IOSH Managing Safely.
HND in a relevant engineering discipline for subjects being taught (General electronics and electrical systems). - desired
First Degree in engineering, (Electronics, Physics) recognition in a professional institution, relevant to subjects being taught for Advanced level (L4- L7) academic modules. Desired experience:
Supervisory experience (desired)
Proven experience in a relevant working environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook packages (Computer literate).
Knowledge of the Royal Air Force trade structure and operational requirements. Especially relevant to the No5 Trade Group.
Experience in supporting Airfield Support Equipment (ASE).
Knowledge and experience of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems, electromechanical equipment.
Experience in maintenance and fault finding on industrial electrical / power generation systems