Technician Trainer in Electrical
Location: Peterborough College
Salary: £24,430
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Contract: Permanent
Bring your trade skills into education — and help build the next generation of electricians.
If you’ve built a career in the electrical or construction industry and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the perfect next step. We’re looking for a practical, motivated, and safety-conscious Technician Trainer to join our Construction team at Peterborough College.
You’ll use your real-world experience to train, support and inspire learners on our Construction programmes — helping them gain the hands-on skills and confidence they need for successful careers.
What you’ll do
- Deliver practical training and support in electrical and construction skills
- Coach and assess learners in workshops and on accredited programmes
- Maintain tools, materials and equipment to a high standard
- Supervise learners in workshops, ensuring a safe and positive environment
- Keep workshops organised, stocked, and compliant with Health & Safety regulations
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience in the construction or electrical industry
- A good working knowledge of health and safety in a workshop environment
- Strong practical skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working with young people and adult learners
- A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for sharing your skills
Ideally, you’ll hold (or be willing to work towards):
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training (PTLLS) or equivalent
- Emergency First Aid and Health & Safety certifications
Why join us?
At Peterborough College, part of the Inspire Education Group (IEG), you’ll join a supportive and friendly team that values practical experience and professional growth.
We offer:
- Excellent holidays (30 days + bank holidays + discretionary days)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Ongoing training and development (including teaching qualifications)
- A stable, full-time, year-round role — no more site shutdowns or weather delays!
- The chance to make a real difference in shaping the future workforce
How to apply
If you’re ready to use your trade experience to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.