At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging training to aspiring gas engineers and support their career development.
- Company: Join Smart Energy Training, part of the Realise Training Group, in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, 27 days holiday, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Brand-new training centre with excellent access and supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future workforce while sharing your expertise in gas engineering.
- Qualifications: Gas qualifications and strong industry experience required; teaching skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
We’re hiring an MLP Gas Trainer for Smart Energy Training at our brand-new Cleckheaton training centre. This role will focus on delivering our Managed Learning Programme (MLP), supporting adult learners as they develop the practical skills, technical knowledge, and confidence needed to enter the gas industry. Training delivery will take place across weekdays and weekends to meet learner demand, with no evening working required.
Whether you’re already a trainer or a skilled gas engineer looking to step away from the tools and into education, we’ll support you to transition into a training career and develop your teaching skills.
What you’ll be doing:
- Deliver engaging, high-quality training to Managed Learning Programme (MLP) gas learners
- Plan and deliver structured lessons aligned with qualification standards and industry requirements
- Support learners through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based learning
- Deliver training on gas principles, safety, installation, servicing, and maintenance
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners succeed
- Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate learner records and documentation
- Work closely with employers and internal teams to support learner progression into employment and work placements
- Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Keep up to date with industry developments and gas safety standards
What we’re looking for:
- Current or recently held gas qualifications including: CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1
- Strong industry experience in gas engineering and heating systems
- Ability to work flexibly across weekdays and weekends
- A passion for developing and supporting the next generation of gas engineers
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- A supportive, patient, and learner-focused approach
- Teaching and/or assessing qualifications (AET, DET, PGCE, TAQA or equivalent)
- Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or apprenticeships
- Plumbing qualifications or broader smart energy experience
- Renewable energy experience including heat pumps or low-carbon technologies
Salary and benefits:
- Competitive salary plus performance bonus
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends to support learner demand
- No evening working
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Brand-new, modern training centre in Cleckheaton
- Free on-site parking with excellent access from the M62
- Opportunity to expand into renewable and smart energy training over time
- Make a lasting impact on the future gas and energy workforce
- 27 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Birthday and Christmas Eve off
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Up to £44,000 pro rata (permanent) or £25 per hour (freelance)
MLP Gas Trainer – Cleckheaton in Nottingham employer: Smart Energy Training
At Smart Energy Training, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits such as 27 days of holiday, enhanced family leave, and a strong focus on a learner-first approach, our team members thrive in a culture that values innovation and collaboration. Join us in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, or West Yorkshire, where you can make a meaningful impact in the energy sector while enjoying a fulfilling career path.
