Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Lancaster and Morecambe College; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lancaster seeks an Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician. The role involves instructing learners in practical skills and maintaining engineering machinery. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Engineering and possess hands-on machining experience. Benefits include generous leave and professional development opportunities. This part-time position consists of 22 hours per week with a salary of £24,640 per annum, pro-rata.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Good staff support services

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining engineering equipment.
• Ability to instruct small groups of learners.
• Commitment to developing practical skills in students.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain machinery.
• Instruct practical sessions for learners.
• Ensure a healthy and safe environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience in machining

Instruction skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Are you passionate about helping the next generation of engineers develop their practical skills?

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking an instructor and maintenance technician with significant industrial experience in Engineering machinery to join our Construction and Engineering department, working alongside tutors in our state‑of‑the‑art Construction Centre.

Your responsibilities will include the ordering and maintenance of machinery; instruction of practical sessions to small groups of learners, focusing on practical skills and development; as well as ensuring a healthy and safe environment.

You should hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Engineering, with hands‑on experience in machining and maintaining engineering equipment. We will support you over time to achieve an in‑house teaching qualification. This role is perfect for an experienced machinist looking to share their expertise, support learners, and take the first step into a rewarding teaching career.

Benefits of this post include

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 17.2%);
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days pro rata, plus Bank Holiday entitlement and College Closure Days);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Opportunities for continuing professional development;
• Good staff support services.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date : Sunday, 4th January 2026

Our reference : SE4047

Vacancy : Engineering Machinist Instructor Technician

Location : Lancaster

Salary : £24,640 per annum, pro rata

Hours : Part time, 22 hours per week