Electronics Trainer

Opportunity: Electronics Teacher at Babcock International - Lyneham, Wiltshire

Are you an experienced electronics professional looking to pivot your career and make a significant impact? Babcock International is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as an Electronics Teacher at their Lyneham, Wiltshire facility. This is a remarkable opportunity for those with deep practical expertise to transition into a role where they can shape the future of military engineering.

This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of £43,764.00 plus benefits, providing a stable and rewarding career path. If you're ready to leverage your hands-on knowledge to train and mentor the next generation of defence personnel, this role could be an ideal next step in your professional journey.

Key Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the UK's operational readiness and national security by training crucial defence personnel in cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems, including electronics, radar, telecommunications, and avionics.
• Career Transition: Babcock International values practical, hands-on experience and offers a structured path for experienced professionals to move into a fulfilling teaching role, stepping away from traditional engineering tasks and into a leadership and development capacity.
• Professional Development: The role includes a commitment to completing a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Learning, providing formal pedagogical qualifications to complement your existing technical expertise. Babcock also offers excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond the salary, enjoy a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension with life assurance, access to a Digital GP and wellness services, an employee share scheme, shopping discounts, and the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave. Special leave is provided for reservists in the armed forces, and a "Be Kind Day" encourages volunteering.
• Purpose-Driven Environment: Work within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation that has a long history of supporting national defence.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Experience and Qualifications: While a formal teaching qualification is not initially required, candidates need proven supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment and a HND in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., General Electronics, Radar, Electronic Control, Telecommunications, or Avionic Systems) or equivalent significant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook is essential.
• Security Clearance: This role requires the successful candidate to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Applicants should be aware that eligibility for this clearance can be affected by factors such as place of birth, nationality, and residency.
• Location: The position is based full-time at the Lyneham site in Wiltshire. Candidates should ensure this location aligns with their career aspirations and lifestyle.
• Commitment to Learning: A willingness to undertake and complete the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Learning within the first 12 months is a mandatory requirement of the role.

This Electronics Teacher position at Babcock International represents a unique chance to transition your valuable technical skills into a rewarding career focused on education and development. It’s an opportunity to influence and inspire, contributing to critical national infrastructure while fostering your own professional growth within a supportive and benefits-rich environment.