Engineering Apprentice Trainer

AWD online; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning and professional发展

Subsidised canteen

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle storage

Social events

Job summary

AWD online invites applications for an Engineering Apprentice Trainer to develop the next generation of Teesside engineers in a hands-on, on-site workshop environment.

The role focuses on manual and CNC machining, programming and shop-floor behaviours, with responsibilities spanning mentoring, progress reviews and recruitment support while promoting lifelong engineering careers.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of manual and CNC machining and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of manual measurement equipment.
• Skilled in programming and CAD/CAM.
• Knowledge of tooling, workholding and cutting technology.
• Good communication skills, with an approachable, positive style and the ability to give constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Supervise apprentices using manual and CNC lathes and milling machines.
• Teach manual machining, programming, setting principles, drawing interpretation, tolerances and GD&T.
• Develop practical tasks and organise materials and instructions for apprentices producing in-house components.
• Oversee apprentices working on production components.
• Support senior managers with apprentice recruitment and selection.
• Review training plans and progress with college or training-provider assessors and share apprentice updates.
• Mentor apprentices and encourage mentoring by others.
• Host school, college, university and other group visits and support engineering careers events.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

GD&T

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Tools

CAD/CAM

Programming

Workholding

Job description

Engineering Apprentice Trainer

Help develop the next generation of Teesside engineers. Previous training experience is welcome, but not essential. Candidates with strong CNC machining expertise and a genuine interest in sharing their knowledge are also encouraged to apply.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Technician, Manual Machinist, CAD/CAM Programmer, CNC Engineer, Machining Engineer

Successful candidates can expect flexible working arrangements, continuous learning and professional development, a health cash plan, life assurance and free on-site parking.

SALARY:

£18.00 - £20.00 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION:

Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

JOB TYPE:

Part-Time or Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed Term Contracted Hours considered

WORKING HOURS:

Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 07:00–13:00. Flexible, part-time, compressed and part-year working can be applied to this role

JOB OVERVIEW

A rewarding opportunity is available for a machining professional to share practical expertise as the Engineering Apprentice Trainer while shaping future engineering talent.

Based in an on-site training workshop, the Engineering Apprentice Trainer develops apprentices in manual and CNC machining, programming and professional shop floor behaviours, while supporting progress into supervised machine shop work.

Working closely with managers and the training provider, the Engineering Apprentice Trainer supports progress reviews, mentoring and recruitment while promoting engineering careers through visits, placements and careers events.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Engineering Apprentice Trainer include:

• Practical Workshop Supervision: Supervise apprentices using manual and CNC lathes and milling machines, hand tools and inspection equipment

• Machining Instruction: Teach manual machining, online and offline programming, basic setting principles, drawing interpretation, tolerances, GD&T, tooling selection, bench work and measurement

• Training Task Development: Develop practical tasks and organise materials and instructions for apprentices producing in-house components, including workholding

• Production Work Oversight: Oversee apprentices working on production components

• Apprentice Recruitment Support: Support senior managers with apprentice recruitment and selection

• Progress Review and Liaison: Review training plans and progress with college or training-provider assessors and share apprentice updates

• Performance and Mentoring Support: Support senior colleagues with apprentice performance matters, mentor apprentices and encourage mentoring by others

• Engineering Careers Outreach: Host school, college, university and other group visits, attend careers events, host work experience placements and support apprentices as engineering ambassadors

• Management System Compliance: Deliver training in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and processes

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent knowledge of manual and CNC machining and mechanical engineering principles

• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T and manufacturing documentation

• Understanding of manual measurement equipment

• Skilled in programming and CAD/CAM

• Knowledge of tooling, workholding and cutting technology

• Good communication skills, with an approachable, positive style and the ability to give constructive feedback

DESIRABLE

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Previous experience training others

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Subsidised canteen
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking and cycle storage
• Social events, recognition schemes and long-service awards

JOB REF: AWDO-P15197