Electrical Training Officer
Location: Home-based with travel across the Medway area
Salary: Up to £39,250 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced electrician looking for a new challenge away from the tools? Or already working as an Electrical Assessor, Trainer or Training Officer and looking for a fresh opportunity?
This role is ideal for both:
Qualified electricians wanting to transition off the tools
Existing trainers/assessors
You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of electricians - supporting apprentices throughout their journey, from onboarding through to End Point Assessment.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Electrical Training Officer / Apprenticeship Coach, you'll manage a caseload of electrical apprentices and support them through their learning journey.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and supporting a caseload of apprentices in the workplace
Carrying out regular reviews, assessments, and progress tracking
Assessing evidence against industry standards (NVQ / NOS)
Providing clear feedback, coaching, and setting SMART targets
Preparing apprentices for gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA)
Identifying learners at risk and putting support plans in place
Working closely with employers to ensure high-quality training delivery
Supporting apprentice recruitment and onboarding where required
Promoting apprenticeship opportunities to employers, schools, and stakeholders
Ensuring safeguarding, Prevent, and compliance standards are met
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is perfect for someone from one of the following backgrounds:
Electrician
Electrical Engineer (hands-on / installation)
Electrical Tester / Inspector
Electrical Supervisor / Site Manager
Electrical Assessor / Trainer / Lecturer
Maintenance Electrician
If you're still on the tools but thinking about a long-term career change, full training and support can be provided to help you transition into education.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience
Strong hands-on industry experience as a qualified electrician
18th Edition (or willingness to obtain)
GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
Desirable:
Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, TAQA)
2391 Testing & Inspection
IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification
Experience working with apprentices or training delivery
What's in It for You?
Move away from the physical demands of site work
Structured career progression into education and training
Ongoing CPD and funded qualifications (teaching/assessing)
Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Optional healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Flexible, home-based working with regional travel
The opportunity to make a real impact on future electricians
Why Make the Move?
This is a genuinely rewarding career path where you can:
Pass on your knowledge and experience
Help shape the next generation of electricians
Achieve better work-life balance
Build a long-term, stable career outside of site work