Inspire Education Group (IEG)
Technician Trainer - Electrical
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Salary - £25,407 + £2,000 Market Rate Allowance per annum
Hours - 37 hours per week, all year round, Fixed Term Contract
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date – 27th July 2026
Do you have a passion for Electrical Installation and enjoy helping others learn?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Technician Trainer in Electrical to join our Construction team at Peterborough College. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in the electrical industry who would like to play a key role in supporting the next generation of construction professionals. You'll deliver practical coaching, help maintain excellent standards in our workshops, and ensure our training facilities remain safe, clean, and well-organised. No two days are the same, making this a rewarding role for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative, supportive team.
About the Role
As a Technician Trainer in Electrical, you will be responsible for training and providing practical support and assistance to staff and learners on our Construction programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting lecturing staff in providing and undertaking practical and vocational learning activities for learners.
- Providing high-quality training, coaching, and underpinning knowledge to students on their selected programmes.
- Assessing student competence against pre-determined criteria and tracking progress.
- Training students through one-to-one tutorials, classroom-style workshops, observations, and reviews.
- Checking, maintaining, and undertaking minor repairs on workshop tools and specialist equipment.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment, keeping accurate stock levels and inventories.
- Supervising student activities, practical work, examinations, and visits to ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Participating in risk assessments and promoting safe working practices across the department.
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About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has practical experience and strong technical knowledge within the electrical or construction industry.
- Has experience in training, coaching, or a strong desire to transfer their trade skills to others.
- Enjoys working with, supporting, and encouraging teenagers and young adults of mixed abilities.
- Has a highly organised, proactive, and methodical approach to problem-solving and task management.
- Possesses excellent planning, administrative, and record-keeping skills, with good IT literacy (MS Office).
- Is a strong team player who promotes a positive, "can-do" attitude and excellent customer service.
- Is committed to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with industry standards.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply now!
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down.
- Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits.
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to an employee assistance programme, and a friendly team atmosphere.
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and teaching credentials.
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts.
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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 a 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.
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