Engineering Apprentice Trainer — Flexible, Growth‑Oriented

AWD online; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning and professional发展

Subsidised canteen

Free on-site parking and cycle storage

Social events, recognition schemes and

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an Engineering Apprentice Trainer to lead practical sessions in manual and CNC machining, guidance on GD&T, and hands-on shop-floor mentoring. The role is based in Saltburn-by-the-Sea with on-site training facilities and flexible hours.

The trainer develops apprentices, supports recruitment, liaises with colleges, and promotes engineering careers through events, while adhering to ISO standards and company policies.

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

• 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.

Skills

Manual CNC machining

Engineering drawings GD&T

Manual measurement equipment

Programming & CAD/CAM

Tooling & workholding

Effective communication

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

AWD online is seeking an Engineering Apprentice Trainer to lead practical sessions in manual and CNC machining, guidance on GD&T, and hands-on shop-floor mentoring. The role is based in Saltburn-by-the-Sea with on-site training facilities and flexible hours.

The trainer develops apprentices, supports recruitment, liaises with colleges, and promotes engineering careers through events, while adhering to ISO standards and company policies.