Gas Trainer
We're Hiring: Gas Trainer for Smart Energy Training
Job Title: Gas Trainer – Smart Energy Training
Location: Cleckheaton
Salary: Competitive + bonus (dependent on experience & qualifications)
About you
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, part of the Realise Training Group, we deliver high-quality training and apprenticeships across plumbing, gas, electrical, and renewable sectors – and we're growing. We're looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Gas Trainer to join our team at our brand-new Cleckheaton training centre.
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.
What you'll be doing:
- 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
What we're looking for:
Essential:
- Relevant gas qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 or equivalent)
- 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
Desirable:
- 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 and benefits
- Competitive salary plus performance bonus
- 37.5 hours per week (typically Monday to Friday)
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Brand-new, modern training centre in Cleckheaton
- Free on-site parking with excellent access from the M62
- Opportunity to move into renewable and smart energy training over time
- Make a lasting impact on the future gas and energy workforce
As part of the Realise Training Group, you'll also benefit from:
- 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
- Birthday and Christmas Eve off
- Flexible working
- Health Shield scheme
- Life insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Sick pay
- Bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why join us?
At Smart Energy Training, we're proud of our learner-first culture and commitment to high-quality vocational education. With major growth plans, increasing employer demand, new training centres, and continued investment across gas, electrical, plumbing, and renewable technologies, this is an exciting time to join us.
Our new Cleckheaton centre will play a key role in our future growth strategy, creating fantastic opportunities for trainers who want to be part of building something special. Whether you're an experienced trainer or a skilled tradesperson ready to transition into education, we'll support you to build a rewarding long-term career helping shape the future workforce.
Ready to apply?
Join a company that's growing, ambitious, and passionate about developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Apply now to start your journey as a Gas Trainer at Smart Energy Training.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Licence/Certification:
- CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
