Electrical Technical Trainer; Apprenticeships

Electrical Technical Trainer (Apprenticeships)

Reference: REQ
001484

Location:

Cross Campus (Stroud & Horizon 38)
FTE Salary up to £31,815.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £26,901.47
Contract Type:
Permanent, Term Time only.

Working Hours:

37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years of service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices.
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Free Annual Eye test.
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union.
• Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities.
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School).
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee.

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit

• Provide technical workshop support during practical teaching sessions in collaboration with Lecturers/Assessors and Team Leaders.
• Supervise and teach small groups of students, supporting skills development and progression.
• Support the practical assessment of apprentices and preparation for end-point assessment.
• Plan and facilitate workshop-based learning and assessment readiness activities.
• Maintain workshop readiness, including preparation of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor and track learner progress, maintaining accurate records and supporting reviews with employers.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Training Officers, Learning Support, Functional Skills) to deliver a holistic apprenticeship programme.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance within workshop environments.
• Monitor and manage tool and material usage, supporting ordering and stock control.
• Carry out routine safety checks and report risks or issues appropriately.

• Recent industry experience in electrical installation, including inspection, testing, and 18th Edition Regulations.
• Experience supporting or delivering practical training in an educational or apprentice-based setting.
• Strong understanding of workshop health & safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Ability to support assessment processes and learner progression effectively.
• Good organisational skills, including planning, record-keeping, and resource management.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills when working with staff, learners, and employers.
• Willingness to undertake further professional development.
• Commitment to supporting high-quality training aligned to industry standards.

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.