Electronics Training Instructor

Electronics Training Instructor

Portsmouth | Permanent | Term-Time Only (45 Weeks per Year)

Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer, Electrician, Weapons Engineering Specialist, or Technical Trainer looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact?

Our client, a leading provider of technical training and education services, is seeking an Electronics Training Instructor to join their established team in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your engineering expertise to develop others while enjoying excellent work-life balance, term-time working, and ongoing professional development.

The Opportunity

As an Electronics Training Instructor, you will deliver engaging and practical training covering:

• Electronic maintenance principles
• Fault-finding and diagnostic techniques
• Engineering fundamentals
• Technical best practices

Working alongside an experienced team of instructors, you'll play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering professionals through high-quality training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and practical training in electronics and engineering principles.
• Teach groups of up to 16 learners.
• Support learners undertaking technical engineering programmes.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development and fellow instructors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training materials and delivery methods.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support practical workshops and hands-on learning activities.

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates with backgrounds such as:

• Electronics Engineer
• Electrical Technician
• Approved Electrician
• Service Engineer
• Military Engineering Professional
• Weapons Engineering Specialist

Essential Skills & Experience

• Electronics, electrical, or engineering experience gained through industry or military service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing others.
• Previous training, coaching, mentoring, or instructional experience, or a genuine desire to move into a training-focused role.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable

• Experience delivering technical training, workshops, or classroom-based learning.
• Knowledge of defence, military, or highly regulated engineering environments.
• Level 4 Teaching Qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous instructional or coaching experience.

What's on Offer?

Work-Life Balance

• 37.5-hour working week
• Term-time only working (45 weeks per year)
• No shift work
• Stable and rewarding career path

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Lifestyle and retail discounts
• Secure onsite parking
• Onsite gym, catering facilities, and shops

Make a Difference

This is more than an instructor role. It's an opportunity to use your technical expertise to inspire, mentor, and develop future engineering professionals, helping them build the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed.

Whether you're already delivering training or you're an experienced electronics professional looking to transition into an instructional position, this role offers a unique chance to combine technical expertise with coaching and development.