Electrical Trainer / Assessor

Gen 2 (part of City & Guilds) is currently recruiting an Electrical Trainer / Assessor.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our business here in Cumbria.

This role will suit both; experienced Electricians & Electrical Engineer Trainers with teaching and assessors qualifications but also, we are very keen to hear from the candidates who are currently working in the Electrical sector, have industry experience, and are currently on tools and would love to change their career.

If you are an experienced Electrical Trainer OR an Experienced Electrician OR an Experienced Electrical Engineer and you would love to get into teaching, then do apply today!

Gen2 was established in 2000 and specialises in the Engineering, Nuclear, and Manufacturing sectors. In May 2017 Gen2 joined City & Guilds and became a City & Guilds business.

Gen2 is based in a picturesque Cumbria and has been recently awarded Ofsted Good in all areas. We offer excellent opportunity to work from our new and modern centres based in Carlisle, Workington and Ulverston. The successful candidate will be contracted to one of these locations and Gen2 will cover the expense of travelling between the sites (when required).

We offer an amazing teaching opportunity. The majority of our learners are employed apprentices with excellent work ethic, eager to learn and great attendance record so teaching at Gen 2 is a pleasure! You will be mainly working with small groups of students in our lovely modern centres based within easy reach of the Lake District.

Our students are genuinely interested in what we teach them and demonstrate some exceptional learner behaviours.

By joining Gen2 you will also benefit from 25 days holidays and Christmas Closure. You do not need to take holiday in term time so you have a freedom on deciding when you will be off.

About the role

The role of the Electrical Trainer/Assessor is to deliver, assess and where necessary offer support to learners engaged in Electrical & Instrumentation engineering courses up to level 3, in accordance with the awarding body guidelines. The main focus of this role is in the instrumentation specialism.

The role will also include the progressive development of the Electrical & engineering curriculum, and the material associated with its delivery.

The role may also include other tasks as directed by the Lead Trainer.

The delivery and assessment of Electrical engineering courses up to level three.

The development of Electrical engineering course delivery material and ensuring compliance with awarding body standards.

About you

What we are looking for:

• Have a minimum of three years experience in industry in Electrical & Instrumentation.
• Minimum level 2 Maths and English qualification
• Competent in domestic or industrial installation & maintenance, you will ideally hold your 18th Edition. Knowledge and experience on plant and process control systems would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Hold a level three qualification in Electrical Installation or Engineering and have served a full level three apprenticeship.
• Have a sound knowledge of Electrical Installation & Electrical engineering principles
• Good numeracy, literacy and computer skills
• Communicates effectively, both orally, and in writing, with learners, employers and other professionals

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.

Youll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension and many other benefits.

Employees health and wellbeing is very important to the Group, and we have a range of tools available to help employees with their mental health and wellbeing and lots more besides. We also provide access to a Group wide Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks including reference checks as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

The position applied for will be subject to a criminal record disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is an offence to apply for a role working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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