Mechanical Engineering Instructor

It’s a role where your experience really matters, and where the work you do has a direct impact on learners, employers and the future engineering workforce.\n\nFull support will be provided to help you gain the necessary teaching and assessing qualifications, so this could be a great opportunity if you’ve ever thought about moving into education but weren’t sure where to start.\n\nAs a Mechanical Engineering Instructor, you’ll deliver engaging, practical and professional training across mechanical engineering subjects. This will include supporting apprentices and adult learners to develop their technical knowledge, workshop skills and workplace behaviours.\n\nYou’ll be involved in delivering training linked to areas such as:\n\n * Mechanical planned and reactive maintenance\n\n * Lathe and milling machine operation\n\n * Safe use of hand tools\n\n * Hydraulics and pneumatics\n\n * Health and safety practices and procedures\n\nYou’ll also support learners to understand how their skills apply in real engineering environments, helping them build confidence, competence and a strong foundation for their future careers.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nWe’re looking for someone with strong mechanical engineering experience and a passion for passing on their knowledge.\n\nYou’ll need:\n\n * A minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification\n\n * Experience in mechanical maintenance engineering\n\n * Knowledge of machining, including lathe and/or milling operations\n\n * Experience using hand tools safely and effectively\n\n * Knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics\n\n * Good understanding of health and safety in an engineering environment\n\n * Good communication, interpersonal and IT skills\n\n * A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle\n\nExperience in the chemical process industry and/or CAD would be beneficial, but it isn’t essential.\n\nAssessor, IQA or teaching qualifications would be an advantage, but they are not essential. If you have the right industry background and attitude, full support will be provided to help you develop into the role.\n\nYou'll also receive an excellent benefits package, including:\n\n * 42 days annual leave, including bank holidays\n\n * Annual bonus payment, dependent on organisational performance\n\n * Pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution\n\n * Life insurance at 4x annual salary\n\n * Private healthcare after a 3-month qualifying period\n\n * Free on-site parking\n\n * Branded workwear\n\n * Support to gain relevant teaching, training and assessing qualifications\n\nWorking hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:15pm, and Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nPlease note that some travel between training centres and employer sites will be required, so a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.\n\nSafeguarding\n\nThis organisation is committed to safeguarding learners.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check and register on a suitable instructor or teacher training programme.\n\nInterested?\n\nIf you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer who would enjoy using your skills to train, coach and inspire others, this could be the perfect next step.\n\nApply today to find out more about this rewarding Mechanical Engineering Instructor opportunity in Hull