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Substation Fitting Trainer Manchester | Permanent | £50,000 – £63,654 (DOE) Ready to come off the tools and pass your expertise on to the next generation? We’re working with a leading global training provider that delivers safety, technical, and skills training across the electricity transmission sector. They’re known for hiring instructors who’ve genuinely lived the job — and they’re now looking for an experienced Substation Fitter or HV Technician ready for a new challenge. You’ll bring real, hands-on experience of building and installing substations within the transmission sector, and in return you’ll be fully trained and supported to become an outstanding Trainer. This role suits candidates with a construction and installation background — not maintenance. What You'll Be Doing • Delivering training on substation construction and installation practices • Supporting the delivery of technical certificates • Assessing learners against national qualification standards (NVQs, Diplomas, EPA) • Designing high-quality training materials based on real-world installation projects • Delivering relevant compliance and safety training • Supporting learners throughout their training and assessment journey • Upholding high standards of health, safety and training delivery You’ll be based primarily in Manchester, with some travel to client locations, including occasional overnight stays. What We're Looking For • A background in substation fitting within electricity transmission (construction/installation focus) • Experience working on substation build projects, including installing primary plant and associated equipment • Strong practical experience in mechanical fitting, steelwork and substation installation • At least 5 years’ experience in transmission or large-scale HV infrastructure projects • Excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to move into a training role • A willingness to work towards Teaching and Assessor qualifications If you’re an industry expert looking to trade the tools for a training career, we’d love to hear from you.