Mechanical Maintenance Instructor
2 days ago
Rochdale
Mechanical Maintenance Instructor / Workshop Engineer Trainer Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, or Workshop Engineer looking to pass on your skills to the next generation? This is a fantastic opportunity to take your hands-on experience from the shop floor and use it to develop tomorrow’s engineers. We’re looking for someone with solid experience in mechanical maintenance, hand fitting, and workshop engineering - someone who knows the tools, understands how machines run and enjoys helping others learn the trade. You don’t need prior teaching experience - full training and support will be provided to help you transition into the role of Engineering Instructor / Assessor. What You’ll Be Doing • Delivering practical training in Hand Fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, and Workshop Techniques., • Demonstrating and assessing skills such as assembly, disassembly, fault finding, machining, and mechanical repair., • Guiding learners through Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering programmes (Standards and Performing Engineering Operations)., • Supporting apprentices in developing the technical and personal skills needed for industry success., • Ensuring safe working practices and maintaining workshop discipline and organisation., • Using digital systems and e-portfolios to record learner progress (training provided)., • Helping to maintain and set up workshop machinery, tools, and learning materials., • Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding within all training environments. What We’re Looking For Essential: • Level 3 Engineering Qualification (e.g. Mechanical Maintenance, Fitting, or Machining)., • Strong background in Mechanical Maintenance, Plant Engineering, or Workshop Fitting., • Confident with tools, machinery, and mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.)., • A genuine passion for engineering and developing others. Desirable: • Level 3 Teaching or Assessing Qualification (e.g. AET, TAQA, or equivalent) – or a willingness to work towards it (fully supported). Why Join Us? • Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 DOE., • Excellent training and support for those new to teaching., • Company pension and wellbeing programme., • On-site parking., • Employee discount and referral schemes., • Monday–Friday daytime hours (no shifts, weekends, or callouts) This Could Suit You If You’re Currently Working As: • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, • Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Fitter, • Plant Engineer / Workshop Engineer, • Machinist / Toolroom Engineer, • Service Engineer / Field Maintenance Engineer