Technical Trainer - Electrical

Our Business

The Workdry group is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.

Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump businesses combine to form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.

Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back-office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety.

We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

About The Role

As part of the GTIS technical training team, the Technical Trainer – Electrical will lead the feedback cycle and deliver electrical application support and training across the full range of pumping products within the Workdry Group. The role is responsible for raising technical standards by supporting design and delivering service, maintenance and operational training for electrical teams, while driving continuous improvement through structured feedback into products, processes and training content.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent technical training within the Workdry academy to the electrical teams to maintain the highest standards across the business. Audiences will range from new electricians starting within the group through to advanced installations for experienced electricians.

• Support training management to design a detailed training pathway for all electrical personnel within the Workdry group.

• Update pathway matrix for each individual regarding technical competence and abilities

• Work alongside the Technical Author to feedback detailed technical process improvements for existing content within the business and any new equipment brought into the fleet.

• Complete and submit required documentation associated with all electrical training pathways, to required standards including evidence and sign offs of competency in abilities.

• Work with external Pump OEMs to become ‘experts’ on those products.

• Deliver relevant product service, maintenance and operational training to internal electrical personnel on site, as and when required

• Personally carry out all activities in compliance with company policies, safe working practices, and SHEQ reporting requirements, having regard for own health and safety as well as other parties and the environment

• Act as an ambassador of the Company, setting a professional example of good management and discipline, always demonstrating Company core values and promoting Company products, services and image.

• Proactively support the continuous improvement and implementation of products, services, standards, and processes, by contributing to research and development projects, new innovations, and written procedures, as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field experience.

• Practical experience in electrical pumping systems or rotating equipment including pumps, turbines and generators.

• Experience of developing and writing sound processes, procedures, training materials and user guides, for internal employees.

• Experience in delivering technical presentation and projects to a range of skill-set audience and adaptability in tone, language and style.

• Previous experience of using PLC, 3 Phase electric motors, VSD Programming, Control systems, Telemetry & Fault Finding in electrical equipment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be assertive, articulate and engaging, while building confidence across all stakeholders.

• Good knowledge and understanding of all SHEQ requirements to uphold high levels of safety adhering to all safety legislation

• Ability to collaborate within the team, to develop innovative solutions and processes, with the ability to think outside the box as well as take ideas from external sources.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong IT literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• Experience in administration tasks such as registers, compliance tracking and reporting and training matrix management (or similar tasks).

What we can offer you

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

Competitive salary & eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)

25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays

Holiday buying (up to an additional week)

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself

Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary

Life assurance protection at 3 x salary

Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders

Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)

Support for development and training

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments