Electrical Installation Engineer at Barnsley College, Barnsley

Engineering Installations Trainer
Salary: £34,484  to £38,881per annum

Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Reference: REC2541 | Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced electrical installation professional looking for an opportunity to pass your industry knowledge on to the next generation?

Whether you’re already working in education or you’re an experienced electrician ready for a new direction, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an Electrical Installations Trainer to join our Engineering department at Barnsley College, supporting apprentices to develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours they need to build successful careers within the electrical industry.

You’ll combine your industry expertise with teaching, training and assessment, delivering engaging theoretical and practical learning and supporting apprentices both at College and in the workplace. You’ll manage a caseload of apprentices throughout their journey, monitoring their progress, carrying out workplace assessments and helping them prepare confidently for their end-point assessment.

Building strong relationships will be an important part of your role. You’ll work closely with apprentices and their employers, completing regular tripartite progress reviews, setting meaningful SMART targets and ensuring everyone understands what is expected at each stage of the apprenticeship. You’ll also help develop inspiring learning and assessment materials aligned to apprenticeship Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

You’ll be joining a collaborative Engineering team focused on delivering high-quality technical education. You’ll also have opportunities to keep your industry knowledge current, contribute to quality assurance and support the continued development of our apprenticeship provision.

About You

You’ll bring strong, hands-on electrical installation experience from industry, with experience across both domestic and industrial installations, and the confidence to share that knowledge with apprentices at different stages of their development.

You don’t necessarily need to come from a teaching background. If you have the right electrical industry experience and technical qualifications, the JDPS allows you to work towards the required teaching and assessor qualifications.

You’ll be self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing your own workload and deadlines. Just as importantly, you’ll be a strong communicator who can develop positive relationships with apprentices, colleagues and employers and provide constructive feedback that helps learners progress.

If you’re passionate about your trade and would like to use your experience to help develop skilled electricians for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Required

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.

Assessor Awards (or willingness to work towards)

Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) or willingness to work

towards

18th Edition qualification or willingness to work towards within an agreed timeframe

Previous relevant work experience within industry with experience of both domestic and industrial installations
Reasons to join us

We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days

Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 

Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)

24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP

Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork

Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield

Discounted college gym membership with on-site facilities

Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App

Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work

Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines

Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on-site salon

On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members

Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals

A range of flexible working opportunities

Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability

Short- and Long-Term development commitments

Access to experiencing work in a range of areas

Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation

Reward and Recognition

Having your voice heard at every level

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low‑carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy