Safety Academy Electrical Trainer and Assessor

Safety Academy Electrical Trainer and Assessor

Location - Telford (UK)

Your Mission

Be an integral part of a respected, high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional Operational Electrical Safety Training across the energy, utilities, industrial, commercial and internal sectors. This role goes beyond traditional training - you'll be shaping the competence and confidence of professionals working with electrical power systems every day.

You will take ownership of developing, delivering and assessing a wide range of Electrical Power and Electrical Safety training programmes, including both high- and low-voltage operational authorisation courses. Your expertise will help ensure that every delegate not only understands the technical requirements, but also truly embraces a culture of safety.

A key part of the role involves producing clear, professional reports on delegate performance and providing well-informed recommendations regarding their suitability for appointment as competent, authorised or senior authorised persons. Your judgement and commitment to high standards will directly contribute to safer workplaces across our industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• To deliver a range of operational and technical training to a wide range of clients, including independent network operators and authorising engineers, electrical contractors, manufacturers etc
• To develop and deliver new training packages to meet clients' requirements
• Formulate electrical procedures and technical guides
• Assess and make recommendations for authorisation of customer and internal staff
• Follow the company's procedures for designing and delivering courses to specified standards and accreditations
• Develop and prepare all course material and practical facilities in advance of the delivery of new and existing courses
• Be responsible for the health and safety of your work environment, equipment and delegates during your training sessions

About You Qualifications Essential

• Technical qualification in an electrical related subject
• Electrical craft skills qualifications or apprenticeship
• Safety Qualification (NEBSH preferred)

Desirable

• HNC/Degree in electrical power engineering or related subject
• Teaching/lecturing qualification would be preferred e.g. Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTTLS)
• Assessors qualification would be advantageous e.g. Training Assessment, Quality & Assurance (TAQA) or A1
• Health & Safety qualification IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable

Experience Essential

• Experience in an electrical/mechanical engineering position
• An understanding of UK safety legislation and general requirements
• Ability and experience to deliver effective training

Desirable

• Experience of working in a training/educational environment would be ideal
• Experience of working in the power sector would be advantageous

Other

• Must be driven to ensuring the company operates at its most efficient and is cost effective
• Full Driving licence and willing to travel when required

What we offer you

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

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Company snapshot

€36 billion global revenue
% organic growth
+ employees in 100+ countries
on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.