Engineering Specialist

Carbon 60; Gosport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering training organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist to deliver classroom and practical training in electrical/electronic engineering. The role does not require prior teaching experience, focusing on expertise and mentorship. Responsibilities include conducting lab sessions, assessing trainee work, and collaborating on course materials. Benefits include flexible leave options, on-site facilities, and opportunities for further qualifications. This is a full-time, term-time position located in Portsmouth, offering a pro-rata salary based on 45 working weeks.

Benefits

Extra leave purchase

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle discounts

Access to on-site gym

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or HND/FdSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related fields.
• Proven practical or teaching experience in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and practical training to learners.
• Conduct lab sessions and supervise experiments.
• Assess and mark trainee work.
• Collaborate with training design teams.

Skills

Technical expertise

Passion for mentoring

Classroom training delivery

Lab supervision

Education

Foundation Degree or HND/FdSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Engineering Specialist

Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Full-time, term-time only (45 weeks per year)
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC level clearance

Make a real impact by shaping the future of engineering professionals. We’re looking for an experienced engineering specialist to deliver high‑quality training to the next generation of engineers. No prior teaching experience is required – just your technical expertise and passion for mentoring.

What you’ll do

• Deliver classroom and practical training in electrical/electronic engineering and machine principles to groups of up to 24 learners.
• Conduct lab sessions, demonstrate key concepts, and supervise experiments.
• Assess and mark trainee work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with training design teams to maintain and update course materials.

Essential

• Foundation Degree or HND/FdSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or related discipline), or proven practical/teaching experience in these fields.

Desirable

• Experience teaching technical subjects in adult education.
• Level 4 teaching qualification.
• Familiarity with Defence Systems Approach to Training (or equivalent).

What’s in it for you

Flexible benefits including extra leave purchase, paid volunteering days, and enhanced family leave.
Access to lifestyle discounts and inclusive employee networks.
On‑site facilities: secure parking, catering, gym, and shops.
Opportunity to gain further qualifications.
A rewarding role that makes a real difference.
This is a term‑time role (45 weeks per year) with non‑working weeks during Christmas, Easter, and August. Salary is pro‑rata and includes annual leave and bank holidays.

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