Utilities Trainer

Utilities Trainer | Manchester based | £40-45k + Excellent Bens | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced utilities professional ready to step off‑site and into a role where you shape the next generation? We're partnering with a leading training provider to find a Highways, Gas & Water Trainer (Utilities Trainer) to join their growing Manchester training centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for developing others—delivering high‑quality training, assessments, and real career impact every day.

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Structured working week - Monday to Friday, 40 hours | Early finish culture: 7:30/8:00am - 4:00/4:30pm
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays & Christmas shutdown)
• Pension scheme - 5% employee / 3% employer
• Health cash plan + Perkbox discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stable, long‑term opportunity with a strong focus on development

As Utilities Trainer you will play a pivotal role in training and assessing learners within the highways, gas, and water sectors, ensuring they meet industry standards and achieve recognised qualifications. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role where you will undertake the following:

• Deliver engaging training sessions and practical assessments
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to learners
• Maintain accurate assessment records in line with awarding bodies
• Promote safe working practices and compliance at all times
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance training quality
• Support apprenticeship programmes and lifelong learning initiatives

While primarily based in Manchester, you will occasionally travel to other sites or customer locations.

• 5+ years' experience in the utility sector
• Teaching qualification (PTLLS / Level 4 or working towards)
• Competence assessor qualification (or willingness to obtain) - A1, Level 3 or D32/33
• Gas network construction certifications (mains & service laying) - Level 1 & 2
• Gas escape & repair knowledge
• NRSWAticket

• Water network qualifications
• EUSR categories 3, 4, 5
• Deep excavation or SHEA certifications
• Previous training or coaching experience

This is more than a training job—it's a chance to influence industry standards, support career pathways, and work in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.