Mechanical / Electrical Fitter Instructor Role (Full Training Provided)
Posted 5 days 13 hours ago by Bristol Industrial
£50,000 - £63,000 (DOE) - Manchester - Mon-Fri Days Only
Ready to come off the tools without losing the practical work? We're recruiting for a hands on engineering role ideal for Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Technicians, Ex Forces personnel or those from heavy industry who want to work closer to home and move into a long term career in training. No teaching experience required - full Train the Trainer qualification provided.
This is a practical, workshop based role (around 80% hands on) - not a classroom only job. You'll deliver training in a specialist environment focused on substation fitting, electrical systems and infrastructure, helping develop the next generation of engineers.
Key responsibilities- Deliver hands on training in mechanical and electrical fitting
- Work with switchgear, cabling, and substation equipment
- Teach safe working practices in line with industry standards
- Support learners through NVQ / Diploma / technical qualifications
- Assess competency and provide structured feedback
- Maintain training equipment and workshop spaces
- Ensure strict adherence to health & safety regulations
- Background as a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Technician or similar
- Experience in heavy industry, utilities, manufacturing, or ex forces engineering
- Minimum 5 years' hands on experience
- City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent)
- Physically fit (role involves ladders, scaffolding and switchgear work)
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience in HV/LV or power distribution
- Previous training, coaching or mentoring experience
- Assessing or teaching qualifications (A1, D32/33, PTLLS etc.)
- Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH / NEBOSH)
- Move off the tools full time while staying hands on
- No more working away - stable, local role
- Full training & career development provided
- Join a growing and future proof sector (energy & utilities)
- Ideal transition for ex forces or site based engineers
- 33 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown)
- Holiday increases with service (up to +3 days)
- Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
- Healthcare scheme + employee perks platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Funded qualifications & ongoing development
- Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
- Start between 7:30am-8:00am
- Finish between 4:00pm-4:30pm
- 30 minute unpaid lunch
- No weekends
This is a great opportunity to step into a stable, well paid role where your experience is valued and passed on to others.
If you're a Mechanical or Electrical Fitter looking for a better work life balance and a long term career move, apply today.