Cable Jointing Instructor (Trainee Trainer Utilities)

Trainee Cable Jointing Instructor|Manchester (with occasional UK travel & overnight stays) |£50,000 + Excellent Benefits |MondayFriday | 7:30am4:00pm (40 hours per week)
Ready to come off the tools and use your expertise to shape the next generation? Were partnering with a leading national training provider in the utilities sector to recruit a Trainee Cable Jointing Instructor. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced cable jointer looking for a more stable, local role with no weekend work and a real work-life balance.
If youve built your career in electricity distribution or transmission and are ready for the next step, full training and qualifications will be provided to support your transition into instruction and assessment. As Cable Jointing Instructor youll play a key role in delivering and developing high-quality training programmes within the power sector. Working with both new entrants and experienced operatives, youll pass on your technical knowledge across LV and 11kV cable jointing, while supporting industry qualifications and compliance training.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on training in cable jointing and electrical distribution
• Support the design and development of industry-leading training programmes
• Assess learners against national occupational standards and qualification frameworks
• Provide coaching, feedback and support throughout the learner journey
• Ensure all training meets current health & safety legislation and industry standards
• Work closely with internal teams and external clients to meet training needs
• Maintain training equipment and ensure a high-quality learning environment

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in electricity distribution/transmission cable jointing
• City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• LV Jointing authorisation (current or previously held)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work towards an assessor qualification (fully supported)

Desirable Experience (But Not Essential)

• Experience with 11kV / HV jointing
• Assessing or training experience
• Teaching or assessor qualifications (e.g. A1, D32/33, PTLLS)
• Health & safety certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 salary
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
• Pension 5% employee / 3% employer
• HSF Health Scheme + Perkbox discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full training & career development into instruction/assessing

Why Make the Move?

• No shifts, no weekends regain your work-life balance
• Stay in the industry you love without the physical demands
• Share your expertise and make a lasting impact
• Structured career path with ongoing development

Our client is a respected training provider within the utilities and energy sector, known for delivering high-quality, industry-recognised training. Their culture is built around innovation, collaboration and excellence, creating a supportive environment for both learners and staff.
Interested? Apply today or contact us confidentially to find out more about this opportunity to step off the tools and into a rewarding career in training.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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