UtilitiesTrainer | Manchester based | £40-45k + Excellent Bens | Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced utilities professional ready to step off‑site and into a role where you shape the next generation? We're partnering with a leading training provider to find a Highways, Gas & Water Trainer (Utilities Trainer)to join their growing Manchester training centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for developing others—delivering high‑quality training, assessments, and real career impact every day.
What's in it for you?
- £40,000 - £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Structured working week - Monday to Friday, 40 hours | Early finish culture: 7:30/8:00am - 4:00/4:30pm
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays & Christmas shutdown)
- Pension scheme - 5% employee / 3% employer
- Health cash plan + Perkbox discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Stable, long‑term opportunity with a strong focus on development
Role Overview
As Utilities Trainer you will play a pivotal role in training and assessing learners within the highways, gas, and water sectors, ensuring they meet industry standards and achieve recognised qualifications. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where you will undertake the following:
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging training sessions and practical assessments
- Provide guidance, feedback, and support to learners
- Maintain accurate assessment records in line with awarding bodies
- Promote safe working practices and compliance at all times
- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance training quality
- Support apprenticeship programmes and lifelong learning initiatives
While primarily based in Manchester, you will occasionally travel to other sites or customer locations.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years' experience in the utility sector
- Teaching qualification (PTLLS / Level 4 or working towards)
- Competence assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain) - A1, Level 3 or D32/33
- Gas network construction certifications (mains & service laying) - Level 1 & 2
- Gas escape & repair knowledge
- NRSWAticket
Additional Skills (Useful but not essential)
- Water network qualifications
- EUSR categories 3, 4, 5
- Deep excavation or SHEA certifications
- Previous training or coaching experience
This is more than a training job—it's a chance to influence industry standards, support career pathways, and work in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
