Electrical Instructor / Electrical Engineering Trainer
Location: MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire
Salary: £44,000-£47,500
We are looking for an Electrical Instructor / Electrical Engineering Trainer to deliver General Technician Electrical training within a structured engineering training environment at MOD Lyneham.
You do not need prior military experience. While an understanding of defence or RAF structures is helpful, it is absolutely not essential. Full support and development will be provided.
If you don’t yet hold a teaching qualification, we will support you in achieving a Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training within your first 12 months.
The Role
As an Electrical Instructor, you will deliver and support training across electrical and electro-mechanical engineering subjects including:
* Electrical power generation and distribution (single-phase & three-phase)
* Electrical systems and general electronics
* Industrial electrical maintenance & fault diagnosis
* Electro-mechanical systems
* Engineering health & safety standards
You will play a key role in developing competent electrical technicians through structured classroom delivery, practical workshop instruction and formal assessment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging classroom and practical electrical engineering training
* Develop lesson plans, presentations, workbooks and training materials
* Design and mark written exams and practical assessments
* Support learners through feedback, mentoring and remedial coaching
* Maintain accurate training records and course documentation
* Contribute to course design and continuous improvement of training programmes
* Ensure all activity complies with health & safety, COSHH and engineering safety standards
* Maintain training equipment and workshop environments
* Participate in internal quality assurance and teaching observations
* Keep your technical knowledge up to date through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
You should have:
* Strong knowledge of electrical systems and power distribution
* Experience in maintenance, inspection and fault finding
* Supervisory or team leadership experience
* HND (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related discipline
* Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Qualifications
* Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (or willingness to achieve within 12 months)
* IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification (desirable)
* Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (desirable but not essential)
* Minimum of HND in related subject.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience such as:
* Electrical Engineer
* Electrical Maintenance Engineer
* Electrical Technician
* Power Generation Engineer
* Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)
* Electro-Mechanical Engineer
* Avionics Technician
* Industrial Electrician
* Engineering Supervisor
* Senior Engineering Technician
This opportunity is open to:
* Experienced Electrical Trainers / Engineering Lecturers / Technical Instructors
* Experienced Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Engineers, Avionics Technicians, Power Generation Engineers, Field Service Engineers, or Ex-Forces Engineers looking to transition into teaching
* Industry professionals ready to share their knowledge and develop the next generation of engineers
Trainer Pathway – No Teaching Experience? If you are an experienced electrical or electro-mechanical engineer looking to move into:
* Engineering Training
* Technical Instruction
* Further Education
* Defence Training
* Apprenticeship Delivery
…we will fully support your transition into the training profession.
Your industry knowledge is valued - we can help you develop the teaching skills.
Why Apply?
* Stable, long-term training environment
* Opportunity to move into education from industry
* Professional development and funded teaching qualification
* Structured working environment
* Meaningful role supporting UK defence capability
Ideal for candidates based in: Swindon | Chippenham | Bristol | Bath | Salisbury | Andover | Wiltshire | Gloucestershire
This role will require UK Security Clearance - must hold full right to work in the UK already.