Technical Trainer

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Technical Trainer, and find your superpower.

 

In today’s engineering environment we rely heavily on electrical and electronic systems and there is a high need for basic hand and electrical skills to be able to carry out mechanical & electrical maintenance and repairs effectively.

 

National Grid is hiring a Technical Trainer for our Training team in Eakring.

About The Role

Working within our Technical Training team, you will deliver technical training courses which are interactive. You will deliver theory and practical training sessions aimed at introducing the learners to basic engineering, electrical installations and panel wiring. The training will be primarily delivered at Eakring Training Centre however the role will include occasional training at operational sites throughout the UK.

Topics covered in the training will be: Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Principles – Theory, Electrical Drawings and Schematics, Wiring Skills, Panel wiring, Electrical safety, Use of electrical test equipment/meters, Basic Hand Skills and hand tools, Fault location / Diagnostic Assessment, and Practical Exercise Assessment. 

 

Key Accountabilities 

• Deliver quality training in classroom and workshop environments. 
• Using experience to help in the design and development of training
• Support the maintenance of training products
• Ensure training products meet relevant safety and technical requirements
• Review lesson plans and presentations to ensure courses are current and relevant
• Ensure training equipment is maintained, calibrated, and tested as necessary

About You

• An in-depth knowledge of electrical/wiring and skills required for practical application
• A hands-on approach to training so that learners ‘learn by doing’ on modern industrial equipment
• Time served apprenticeship in engineering environment
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge & qualification
• Wiring qualifications and knowledge of applicable regulations
• Management & Procurement of Training Assets
• IT literate and Microsoft word, and PowerPoint conversant
• Teaching and assessing qualification (desirable, but training can be provided)
• Knowledge of Transmission and Distribution safety rules (desirable) 
• Learner– Safeguarding (desirable)

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £41,561 – £48,895 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

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