Electrician jobs in Swadlincote

Job Titles: Electrical Tutor – Smart Energy Training
Location: Ashbourne
Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience & qualifications) plus bonus
Hours: Full-time | 37.5 hours/week

The Role

Are you passionate about electrical installation and inspiring the next generation of electricians? This is your chance to make a real impact – and help build something new from the ground up.
At Smart Energy Training, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeships across electrical, gas, and renewable sectors – and we’re growing. We’re now launching our new Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship programme and are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Electrical Trainer to support delivery across our Ashbourne site.

What you’ll be doing
- Delivering engaging, high-quality training to apprentices in electrical installation
- Planning and delivering structured lessons aligned with qualification standards
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to ensure learners reach their full potential
- Assessing apprentice progress in both classroom and workplace settings
- Carrying out on-site visits to review and assess apprentices in their place of work
- Adapting teaching approaches to suit different learning styles and needs
- Maintaining accurate records of progress, attendance and assessment outcomes
- Working collaboratively with employers and internal teams to support learner success
- Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

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What we’re looking for
- Level 3 or Advanced Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualifications (desirable)
- Confident communication skills – able to engage apprentices, employers and stakeholders effectively
- Ability to adapt teaching styles to meet individual learning needs
- A patient, supportive and learner-focused approach

Salary and benefits
- Up to £45,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday)
- 25 days’ holiday plus public and bank holidays, Birthday and Christmas Eve leave
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Modern, well-equipped training facilities
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact on apprentices entering the plumbing and gas industries

About Us
- Smart Energy Training deliver specialist training across gas, plumbing, electrical, renewable energy and smart technologies to help develop the skilled workforce of the future.
- We combine industry expertise with a passion for developing people through high-quality training, apprenticeships and workforce development programmes.
- Our mission is simple: to deliver outstanding training that equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
- We promote the wellbeing of our learners and employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
- All successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at offer stage. Proof of qualifications and Right to Work in the UK is required.
- Smart Energy Training is proud to be part of Realise Training Group, which has been delivering exceptional training for over 35 years. Together, we support thousands of learners every year across the UK and are proud to be part of the AQA charity group.

Ready to apply?

Join a company that’s growing, ambitious, and passionate about developing the next generation of skilled electricians.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year

Licence/Certification:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person