Electrical / Electronics Trainer
18 hours ago
Oxford
Engineering Trainer (Electronics / Electrical) Location: Oxfordshire (On-site, 5 days a week) About the Role This position is ideal for an Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Test Engineer, Electronics Technician, PCB Engineer, Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who is ready to move from an industry role into a training and development career. You do not need previous teaching or training experience. Full support, training, and recognised teaching/assessor qualifications will be provided. As an Engineering Trainer, you will deliver engaging, practical, and theoretical training to small groups of learners across a range of modern engineering disciplines. You’ll be helping future engineers develop the technical and professional skills they need to succeed in the industry, drawing directly from your own real-world experience. Job Purpose • Deliver high-quality electronics, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering training through classroom, workshop, and online sessions., • Teach using your industry background, bringing practical examples, troubleshooting methods, and engineering best practice into the learning environment., • Develop learners’ technical, professional, and behavioural skills in line with current apprenticeship standards., • Provide constructive, supportive feedback that helps learners grow into confident and capable engineers., • Maintain and develop innovative learning resources and curricula that reflect current industry technologies and methods. Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning • Deliver practical and theoretical content at Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 (HNC/HND) in subjects such as:, • Electrical Principles, Electronic Principles, Digital Electronics, Analogue Electronics, PLCs, Robotics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Control Systems, Microcontrollers, Circuit Design, Fault Finding & Diagnostics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or, • Engineering Maths, Engineering Science, Mechanical Principles, Materials, Fluid Power if multi-skilled., • Support apprentices to progress successfully through their programme., • Encourage curiosity, problem-solving and innovative thinking in learners., • Guide learners through developing prototypes, testing ideas, and iterative design. Person Specification • Strong background in electronics, electrical engineering or related disciplines., • (Experience could come from roles such as: Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Test & Validation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, PCB Designer, RF Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Avionics Engineer.), • Passion for developing others and sharing engineering knowledge., • Able to work both independently and collaboratively., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge & Experience Essential: • Industry experience in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Multi-skilled Engineering., • Ability to explain engineering concepts clearly and logically., • Interest in progressing into a training/teaching career. Qualifications Essential: • Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar engineering discipline. Desirable: • Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4+)., • Level 4+ engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)., • Internal Quality Assurance qualification (V1/IQA)., • Coaching or mentoring qualification., • A recognised teaching qualification, • An assessor qualification (e.g., A1, CAVA)