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The Role
Smart Energy Training are building a nationwide talent pool of gas, utilities, electrical and renewable energy trainers - and we’re keen to hear from both qualified Trainer/Assessors and experienced Engineers interested in stepping into a Trainee Trainer role.
As part of our training team, you’ll support the next generation of engineers through accredited industry qualifications and apprenticeship programmes. Whether your background is in domestic gas, plumbing & heating, air source heat pumps, utilities, electric, or renewables, we want to hear from you!
You’ll deliver high-quality, engaging learning face-to-face at one of our training centres, and play a key role in supporting learners to achieve their goals.
Please note that we may not currently have a live vacancy in your local area, but submitting your details means we will contact you when suitable opportunities arise.
What you’ll be doing
Whilst no two days are the same, your responsibilities are likely to include:
- Delivering high-quality training to small groups of learners (typically up to 12)
- Providing a blend of practical, workshop-based and classroom learning
- Supporting a regional caseload of learners face-to-face
- Guiding learners through accredited industry qualifications and apprenticeships
- Preparing learners for End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Using our digital systems (including e-portfolio platforms) to track learner progress
- Working collaboratively with curriculum and admin teams
- Keeping up to date with developments in gas, utilities and renewable technologies
What we’re looking for
We’re open to hearing from:
Qualified Trainers / Trainer Assessors
- Level 3 (or above) teaching qualification (e.g., AET, CET, DET, PGCE) – desirable
- Assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/33) – desirable
- Strong occupational experience in gas, plumbing & heating, utilities or renewables
- Relevant industry certifications such as:
- Gas: CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1
- Renewables: BPEC or LCL Awards in Air Source Heat Pumps
- Plumbing/Heating: NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
- Electrical: 18th Edition or equivalent
- Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and support learners
- Comfortable managing your own caseload and using digital systems
Trainee Trainers
If you’re an experienced engineer looking to move off the tools, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll need:
- Strong, proven industry experience in gas, plumbing & heating, utilities, electrical or renewables
- A willingness to work towards teaching/assessing qualifications (fully supported)
- Passion for developing learners and sharing your industry knowledge
- Full training and structured development pathways are provided.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary plus bonus (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday)
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Modern, well-equipped training facilities
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on apprentices entering our industry
As part of the Realise Training Group, you’ll also benefit from:
- 25 days’ holiday plus public and bank holidays, Birthday and Christmas Eve leave
- Flexible working
- Health Shield scheme
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Sick pay
- Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
- Smart Energy Training deliver specialist training across gas, plumbing, electrical, renewable energy and smart technologies to help develop the skilled workforce of the future.
- We combine industry expertise with a passion for developing people through high-quality training, apprenticeships and workforce development programmes.
- Our mission is simple: to deliver outstanding training that equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
- We promote the wellbeing of our learners and employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
- All successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at offer stage. Proof of qualifications and Right to Work in the UK is required.
- Smart Energy Training is proud to be part of Realise Training Group, which has been delivering exceptional training for over 35 years. Together, we support thousands of learners every year across the UK and are proud to be part of the AQA charity group.
Ready to apply?
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