General Technician Electrical Instructor

Reports To:

Lead Trainer Common Engineering Applications

Primary Location:

MOD Lyneham Wiltshire

General Description of Role:

The delivery of General Technician Electrical (GTE) training course modules in support Training Electro-Mechanical Training contract (DCTT EMTC).

Duties and Responsibilities:

If not already holding a suitable teaching qualification, be responsible for attending, completing, and passing Lvl 4 (Certificate in education and learning, within 12months of employment. This may require additional work in your own time.

• To prepare and deliver instruction on course modules in support of the training pipeline including lesson planning, training aids, workbooks, and student handouts.
• To create and prepare relevant teaching and learning materials, utilising modern learning technologies, including the use of Technology Enhanced Learning.
• Assist with the technical administration of training, course design processes, teaching and learning materials and equipment.
• Maintain a Continuous Personal Development (CPD) portfolio in respect of SQEP, innovative technologies and equipment, future training commitments and personal development requirements.
• Ensuring lesson plans and training sessions are developed in accordance with the approved Learner Specifications, Course specifications and Course Training Plans.
• Review course material and content ensuring it is current and evolves to support equipment and technology advances, using the most appropriate training aids.
• Conduct and actively participate in teaching practice and observations to quality assess training delivery and identify areas for improvement to improve the trainee experience.
• Assessment of trainees to include creation of written examinations and progress test papers, creation of practical assessment / examination scenarios and continuous assessments. Marking of examination papers, setting, and marking of course and homework and invigilation of examinations and assessments.
• Ensuring trainee development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions, ensuring all supporting documentation are maintained and that any special trainee developmental needs or training delays are flagged to the Lead Trainer (LT). Delivery of remedial training and revision, as necessary.
• Trainee administration including course reports and trainee training records. Attending course debriefs as required by the Lead Trainer.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training delivery and seek to improve the achievement of Trainees at every opportunity.
• When required, maintain accountability for items listed in Equipment Tables Scale (ETS) and Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) that support training.
• Responsibility within the training areas for cleanliness, security, Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and environmental and engineering hygiene, ensuring that all trainees are fully aware of these requirements.
• Supervision of trainees and visitors to ensure full compliance with relevant health, safety, and environment (H&SE) & personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements as required by Babcock, the Authority and as relevant to the equipment training department, ensuring risks are adequately assessed and minimised. Ensure for tasks that the correct equipment is used.
• To ensure that MOD Standing Orders, and Babcock Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, are understood and implemented while conducting any work tasks.
• Responsible for identifying and challenging unsafe practices before reporting using relevant systems.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting faults and infrastructure issues using relevant systems
• Participation in presentations to agencies and visitors.
• To perform any other reasonable duties which, in your Line Manager’s opinion, are within your capabilities to deliver the contract.

Qualifications

Essential

• HND in a relevant engineering discipline for subjects being taught (General electronics and electrical systems).

Desirable

• Certificate of Education and Training to Level 4 or willingness to work towards.
• Either BSC Level 2 Supervising Staff Safely OR IOSH Managing Safely.
• First Degree in engineering, (Electronics, Physics) recognition in a professional institution, relevant to subjects being taught for Advanced level (L4- L7) academic modules.

Experience

Essential

• Supervisory experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant working environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook packages (Computer literate).
• Knowledge and experience of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems, electromechanical equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Royal Air Force trade structure and operational requirements. Especially relevant to the No5 Trade Group.
• Experience in supporting Airfield Support Equipment (ASE).
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding on industrial electrical / power generation systems.

Professional and Personal Qualities

• Promotes a positive leadership culture where ownership, accountability and involvement in decision making is promoted
• Energy, drive and enthusiasm to continually improve self and others
• Builds, motivates, inspires others and guides team towards success
• Creates an environment of development and learning where everyone can excel.
• Shares workload for both productivity and growth creating a sense of ownership and accountability and stretches teams to deliver.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, trainees and the customer.
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective communication skills for interacting with the customer and Babcock senior leadership
• Collaboratively develops solutions by listening to others and sharing ideas and is solutions focussed.
• Develops a culture which drives innovation, continuous improvement and the sharing of good practice
• Promotes diversity by bringing together different perspectives and experiences and valuing differences.

Your responsibilities

What difference will this role make to the business?

The instructor will ensure high quality delivery of electrical training, supporting contract performance and operational readiness. By maintaining standards, developing course content, and mentoring trainees, the role strengthens Babcock’s reputation for excellence in defence education and contributes to the long-term capability of the armed forces.

Briefly sum up of the role in one sentence:

A technical teaching role focused on delivering and developing electrical training modules for military trainees, ensuring competence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver electrical training sessions using modern teaching methods and technologies
• Assess trainee progress through written and practical evaluations
• Maintain and update course materials to reflect current equipment and standards
• Monitor trainee development and provide feedback, support, and remedial instruction
• Ensure safety, compliance, and equipment accountability within the training environment

Required skills

Essential experience required (maximum 5 bullet points)

• Supervisory experience
• Proven experience in a relevant working environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook packages (Computer literate).
• Knowledge and experience of power generation and distribution systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems, electromechanical equipment.

Essential qualifications (maximum 5 bullet points)

• HND in a relevant engineering discipline for subjects being taught (General electronics and electrical systems).

Security Clearance Required? Is the role ITAR implicated? Nationality restrictions? e.g. sole UK Nationals only. SC can start on BPSS

What we offer

• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus 8 bank hols
• Matched contribution pension 6%
• Working Hours / Shift Patterns: 37 hours a week Mon to Fri plus occasional overtime when required