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