Gas Trainer, Ashbourne

Job Title: Gas Trainer - Smart Energy Training
Location: Ashbourne, Nottingham or Lutterworth (3 vacancies)
Salary: Up to £44,000 + bonus (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Are you an experienced gas engineer ready to pass on your knowledge and inspire the next generation of tradespeople? This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding training role and make a real impact.

At Smart Energy Training, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeships across plumbing, gas, electrical, and renewable sectors - and we're growing. We're looking for knowledgeable and enthusiastic Gas Trainers to join our expert team across our Ashbourne, Nottingham, and Lutterworth training centres.

Whether you're already a trainer or a skilled gas engineer looking to step away from the tools and into education, we'll support you to transition into a training career and develop your teaching skills.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training to gas apprentices and learners
• Plan and deliver structured lessons aligned with qualification standards
• Support learners through practical workshop sessions and classroom learning
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners succeed
• Assess learner progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate learner records and documentation
• Work closely with employers and internal teams to support learner progress
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Keep up to date with industry developments and gas safety standards

• Strong industry experience in gas engineering and heating systems
• A passion for developing and supporting the next generation of engineers
• Confident communication and presentation skills
• A supportive, patient, and learner-focused approach
• Renewable energy experience (e.g. heat pumps, solar thermal, low-carbon technologies)
• Plumbing qualifications or broader smart energy experience
• Teaching and/or assessing qualifications (AET, DET, PGCE, TAQA or equivalent) - training can be provided

• Salary up to £44,000 plus performance bonus
• 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday)
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern, well-equipped training facilities
• Opportunity to move into renewable and smart energy training over time
• Make a lasting impact on the future gas and energy workforce